Old US 150 (carrydown) gives you public access to the water in Stanford, KY. If it's full, KY-1770 (carrydown) in Brodhead is 1.5 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Stanford, KY |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
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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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Old US 150 (carrydown) is in Stanford, Kentucky. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Old US 150 (carrydown) itself.
Our data does not say whether Old US 150 (carrydown) charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Old US 150 (carrydown) clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Wilderness Road Canoe Launch in Mount Vernon, about 22 miles away.
KY-1770 (carrydown) in Brodhead (1.5 miles), Cedar Creek Lake Fishing Pier in Stanford (1.5 miles) and Dix at Rigsby in Stanford (1.6 miles).
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