Camp Ernst Lake Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp, is located in Florence. It's about 14 miles from Cincinnati, OH, as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Dan J. Gilday Recreation Complex Boat Ramp in Cincinnati (8.6 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Florence, KY |
| Water | Camp Ernst Lake |
| Park | Camp Ernst Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
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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Camp Ernst Lake Boat Ramp is in Florence, Kentucky. We have no street address for Camp Ernst Lake Boat Ramp, only its exact position on the map.
Camp Ernst Lake Boat Ramp is on Camp Ernst Lake.
We don't have fee information for Camp Ernst Lake Boat Ramp, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Camp Ernst Lake Boat Ramp and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Winton Woods Canoe/Kayak Launch in Cincinnati, about 21 miles away.
Dan J. Gilday Recreation Complex Boat Ramp in Cincinnati (8.6 miles), Shawnee Lookout Boat Ramp in Lawrenceburg (10 miles) and Frederick's Landing Park Boat Ramp in Newport (12 miles).
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