Kayak and canoe launches on Levisa Fork of Big Sandy River, Kentucky
9 launch sites on Levisa Fork of Big Sandy River from Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. 4 are listed as hand, car-top or paddlecraft launches.
Fees: 9 list no fee, 0 list a fee, 0 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.
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- Airport Ramp · Boat ramp (small boats)
No fee listed by Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Dock or boarding float
- None listed
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Cedar Creek Canoe Access · Hand launch / carry-in
No fee listed by Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Dock or boarding float
- None listed
Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Island Creek Canoe Access · Hand launch / carry-in
No fee listed by Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
- Jubilee Christian Church Canoe Access · Hand launch / carry-in
No fee listed by Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Dock or boarding float
- None listed
Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Levisa Fork Fishing Access · Hand launch / carry-in
No fee listed by Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Dock or boarding float
- None listed
- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 70 m (230 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -38 ft (about 17% average grade)
- Steep or stepped access: carry with two people (one at each end) or shoulder-carry with your PFD as padding, and consider a lighter boat. (REI Expert Advice)
- Steep bank: lower the boat bow-first, keep your weight low, and enter where the water is calm and deep enough to float the hull. (REI Expert Advice)
Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Louisa Ramp · Boat ramp (small boats)
No fee listed by Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Dock or boarding float
- None listed
- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 310 m (1020 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -47 ft (about 5% average grade)
- Very long carry (over about 200 m): plan on a cart, or make two trips with gear first. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Paintsville River Access · Boat ramp (small boats)
No fee listed by Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Dock or boarding float
- None listed
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Prestonsburg Ramp · Boat ramp (small boats)
No fee listed by Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Dock or boarding float
- None listed
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Thompson Road Canoe Access · Boat ramp (small boats)
No fee listed by Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Dock or boarding float
- None listed
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Kentucky paddling rules
Registration, permits, life jackets and AIS stickers
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Data shown as published by the agency or mapped source; launch details and fees change, so check the official source before you go.