Big Bear Public Boat Launching Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:00 PM)
- Water level
- 2.97 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 Kentucky Lake
Updated 55 min agoSource: USGS station 03605078 — CYPRESS CREEK AT CAMDEN, TN · 11.5 mi from Kentucky Lake
Launch Light & Moon — August 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (87% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Big Bear Public Boat Launching Ramp
| Location | Birmingham, Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Kentucky Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.6/5 (60 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 36.896091, -88.223663 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Marshall |
Big Bear Public Boat Launching Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Kentucky Lake in Birmingham, Kentucky at coordinates 36.89609, -88.22366. Rated 4.6/5 based on 60 Google reviews.
Big Bear Public Boat Launching Ramp is a public boat launch on Kentucky Lake in Birmingham, Marshall 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 Big Bear Public Boat Launching Ramp
Is Big Bear Public Boat Launching Ramp free to use?
Yes, Big Bear Public Boat Launching Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Birmingham, Kentucky.
How is Big Bear Public Boat Launching Ramp rated?
Big Bear Public Boat Launching Ramp has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 60 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Big Bear Public Boat Launching Ramp access?
Big Bear Public Boat Launching Ramp provides boat launch access to Kentucky Lake in Birmingham, Kentucky.
How do I get to Big Bear Public Boat Launching Ramp?
Big Bear Public Boat Launching Ramp is located at coordinates 36.896091, -88.223663 in Birmingham, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 1.6 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.