Barkley Dam Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:06 PM)
- Water level
- 2.11 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Lake Barkley
Updated 20 min agoSource: USGS station 03437500 — SOUTH FORK LITTLE RIVER AT HOPKINSVILLE, KY · 21.1 mi from Lake Barkley
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (87% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Barkley Dam Boat Ramp
| Location | Grand Rivers city, Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Barkley |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 5.0/5 (9 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 37.016911, -88.229240 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Livingston |
Barkley Dam Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Barkley in Grand Rivers city, Kentucky at coordinates 37.01691, -88.22924. Rated 5.0/5 based on 9 Google reviews.
Barkley Dam Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Lake Barkley in Grand Rivers city, Livingston County, Kentucky. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barkley Dam Boat Ramp
Is Barkley Dam Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Barkley Dam Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Grand Rivers city, Kentucky.
How is Barkley Dam Boat Ramp rated?
Barkley Dam Boat Ramp has a 5.0 out of 5 rating based on 9 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Barkley Dam Boat Ramp access?
Barkley Dam Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Lake Barkley in Grand Rivers city, Kentucky.
How do I get to Barkley Dam Boat Ramp?
Barkley Dam Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 37.016911, -88.229240 in Grand Rivers city, Kentucky. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Barkley Dam Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 1.2 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.