Van Meter Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Nolin River, is located in Leitchfield. Expect a launch or parking fee here. The drive from Louisville covers roughly 72 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, Moutardier Boat Ramp in Leitchfield is 2.6 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Leitchfield, KY |
| Water | Nolin River |
| Launch fee | yes, a fee is charged |
Compare all 4 launches on Nolin River. All launches on Nolin River
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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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Van Meter Boat Ramp is in Leitchfield, Kentucky. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Van Meter Boat Ramp itself.
Nolin River, in Leitchfield.
There is a fee. We don't list amounts because they change often. Check the pay station or the managing agency for current rates.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Canoe & Kayak Launch in Cave City in Cave City, about 9.9 miles away.
Moutardier Boat Ramp in Leitchfield (2.6 miles), Old Ferry Road Ramp in Bowling Green (5.9 miles) and Old Ferry Road in Bowling Green (5.9 miles).
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