Licking River at Wyoming Ford is a public boat ramp in Owingsville, KY. It's listed as free to use. The drive from Lexington-Fayette covers roughly 43 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Mouth of White Oak in Owingsville (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Owingsville, KY |
| Water | Licking River |
| Surface | dirt |
| Launch fee | free |
Licking River has 9 more public launches besides Licking River at Wyoming Ford. Boat ramps on Licking River
Our checklist: 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.
Loading guideLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Licking River at Wyoming Ford is in Owingsville, Kentucky. There is no street address for Licking River at Wyoming Ford in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
Licking River, in Owingsville.
Licking River at Wyoming Ford is marked as free in the map data, though rules can change, so look at the signs when you arrive.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Licking River at Wyoming Ford clear for trailers.
Mouth of White Oak in Owingsville (under 1 mile), Licking River at KY-111 in Owingsville (1 mile) and Johnson Ford Road in Owingsville (1 mile).
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