Boat Ramps in Carter County, Kentucky
7 public launches · 2 with trailer ramps · 5 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 6 confirmed free · 2 with restrooms
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Lakes and rivers in Carter County
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Grayson Lake · Grayson, Carter County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 2+
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Free
- Trailer parking
- 51 plus spaces
- Parking surface
- Paved
- Restroom
- Seasonal
- Lake size
- 1,217 acres
- Nearest town
- 22 mi from Meads
Directions: KY 7 N of Sandy Hook; follow signs to Grayson Lake State Park before crossing bridge
Directions
Grayson Lake · Grayson, Carter County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 2+
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Yes
- Trailer parking
- 51 plus spaces
- Parking surface
- Paved
- Restroom
- Seasonal
- Lake size
- 1,217 acres
- Nearest town
- 19 mi from Meads
Directions: KY 7 S of Grayson; 1st road on left after crossing dam
Directions
Grayson Lake · Grayson, Carter County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Lake size
- 1,217 acres
- Nearest town
- 21 mi from Meads
Notes: Small Boat Only.
Directions
Tygarts Creek · Olive Hill, Carter County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 22 mi from Morehead
Notes: Carrydown Only.
Directions
Tygarts Creek · Olive Hill, Carter County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 16 mi from Morehead
Notes: Carrydown Only.
Directions
Little Sandy River · Grayson, Carter County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 13 mi from Meads
Notes: Carrydown Only.
Directions
Smoky Valley/Carter Caves Lake · Olive Hill, Carter County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 21 mi from Morehead
Notes: Small Boat Only.
Directions