Veterans Memorial Park Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Salt River, is located in Fort Knox. The drive from Louisville covers roughly 20 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Salt River Boat Ramp in Fort Knox (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Fort Knox, KY |
| Water | Salt River |
| Park | Veterans Memorial Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
More in our guide: 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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Veterans Memorial Park Boat Ramp is in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Veterans Memorial Park Boat Ramp itself.
Salt River, in Fort Knox.
We don't have fee information for Veterans Memorial Park 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 Veterans Memorial Park Boat Ramp and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Broad Run Park Kayak Launch in Louisville, about 23 miles away.
Salt River Boat Ramp in Fort Knox (under 1 mile), Greenwood Boat Ramp in Louisville (10 miles) and McNeely Lake Park Boat Ramp in Louisville (19 miles).
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