You'll find Wilgreen Lake in Richmond. It's a public boat ramp. It's listed as free to use. It's about 21 miles from Lexington, KY, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Lake Reba Park Boat Ramp in Richmond, about 6 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Richmond, KY |
| Water | Wilgreen Lake |
| Surface | paved |
| Launch fee | free |
Details: 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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Wilgreen Lake is in Richmond, Kentucky. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Wilgreen Lake.
Wilgreen Lake, in Richmond.
According to the map data there is no fee at Wilgreen Lake.
Paddlers can usually use Wilgreen Lake. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end.
Lake Reba Park Boat Ramp in Richmond (6 miles), Buckeye Ridge Ramp in Nicholasville (10 miles) and Old Habits in Winchester (14 miles).
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