Wax Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water in Leitchfield, KY. A fee is charged, so bring cash or a card for the pay station. From Louisville it's roughly 66 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: Dog Creek Boat Ramp in Munfordville (1.8 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Leitchfield, KY |
| Launch fee | yes, a fee is charged |
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide 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 checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Wax Boat Ramp is in Leitchfield, Kentucky. Open the map link to see where Wax Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
There is a fee. We don't list amounts because they change often. Check the pay station or the managing agency for current rates.
Kayaks are usually fine at Wax Boat Ramp as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Canoe & Kayak Launch in Cave City in Cave City, about 11 miles away.
Dog Creek Boat Ramp in Munfordville (1.8 miles), Iberia Boat Ramp in Leitchfield (2.6 miles) and Moutardier Boat Ramp in Leitchfield (6.2 miles).
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