Birdsville Public Access Site, a public boat ramp on Ohio River, is located in Ledbetter. Evansville is the nearest big city, about 72 miles away. Closest alternative: Smithland Dam in Ledbetter (3.7 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Ledbetter, KY |
| Water | Ohio River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Ohio River has 6 more public launches besides Birdsville Public Access Site. All launches on Ohio River
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Birdsville Public Access Site is in Ledbetter, Kentucky. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Birdsville Public Access Site.
It gives you access to Ohio River.
No fee information yet for Birdsville Public Access Site, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.
Smithland Dam in Ledbetter (3.7 miles), Russell C. Davidson Memorial Boat Ramp in Paducah (4 miles) and Dyer Creek Public Access in Ledbetter (4.3 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby