Nickell Branch Self-Service Campground & Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:15 PM)
- Water level
- 1.98 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 30 min agoSource: USGS station 03437500 — SOUTH FORK LITTLE RIVER AT HOPKINSVILLE, KY · 21.1 mi from Lake Barkley
Launch Light & Moon — June 24
local timeFirst Quarter (67% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Nickell Branch Self-Service Campground & Boat Ramp
| Location | Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Barkley |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.5/5 (64 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 36.988150, -88.199563 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lyon County |
| Phone | (270) 924-2000 |
Nickell Branch Self-Service Campground & Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Barkley in Kentucky at coordinates 36.98815, -88.19956. Rated 4.5/5 based on 64 Google reviews.
Nickell Branch Self-Service Campground & Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Lake Barkley in Lyon 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 Nickell Branch Self-Service Campground & Boat Ramp
Is Nickell Branch Self-Service Campground & Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Nickell Branch Self-Service Campground & Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Kentucky.
How is Nickell Branch Self-Service Campground & Boat Ramp rated?
Nickell Branch Self-Service Campground & Boat Ramp has a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on 64 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Nickell Branch Self-Service Campground & Boat Ramp access?
Nickell Branch Self-Service Campground & Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Lake Barkley in Kentucky.
How do I get to Nickell Branch Self-Service Campground & Boat Ramp?
Nickell Branch Self-Service Campground & Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 36.988150, -88.199563 in 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 2.4 mi of Nickell Branch Self-Service Campground & Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.