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Paintsville Lake Boat Ramps

Every public boat ramp and launch on Paintsville Lake in Kentucky, with directions and what to expect when you get there. Paintsville Lake covers about 1,256 acres.

5 public launches · 3 with trailer ramps · 2 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 5 confirmed free · 1 with restrooms

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Before you launch in Kentucky

Links go to official Kentucky agency pages.

Counties: Morgan County, Johnson County

Ramps and launches

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Paintsville Lake State Park Ramp

Paintsville, Johnson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2+
Surface
Paved
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
51 plus spaces
Parking surface
Paved
Restroom
Seasonal
Nearest town
32 mi from Pikeville

Directions: KY 40 W of Paintsville; right on Hwy 2275 to lake

Directions

Big Mine Fork Ramp

Salyersville, Morgan County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Paved
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
25 or Less spaces
Parking surface
Unpaved
Nearest town
32 mi from Morehead

Directions: KY 40 E of Salyersville; Hwy 1437 N to Wheelersburg; right on Hwy 5041 (Jellico Branch Road - Big Mine Fork) to ramp

Directions

Open Fork Boat Ramp

Elkfork, Morgan County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Paved
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
25 or Less spaces
Parking surface
Unpaved
Nearest town
29 mi from Morehead

Directions: KY-172 east of West Liberty to Relief; right on Open Fork Rd; follow signs

Directions

Lost Creek Boat Ramp

Elkfork, Morgan County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Fee
Free
Nearest town
31 mi from Morehead

Notes: Small Boat Only.

Directions

Paintsville Tailwater

Paintsville, Johnson County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Fee
Free
Nearest town
31 mi from Pikeville

Notes: Carrydown Only.

Directions

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