Waitsboro Ramp, a public boat ramp on Cumberland River, is located in Somerset. The drive from Lexington covers roughly 69 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Pulaski County Park Boat Ramp in Somerset (5.3 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Somerset, KY |
| Water | Cumberland River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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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Waitsboro Ramp is in Somerset, Kentucky. There is no street address for Waitsboro Ramp in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
It gives you access to Cumberland River.
We don't have fee information for Waitsboro Ramp, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Waitsboro Ramp.
Pulaski County Park Boat Ramp in Somerset (5.3 miles), Buck Creek Marina in Somerset (8.3 miles) and Cave Creek Boat Ramp in Somerset (8.8 miles).
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