Dix at Rigsby gives you public access to the water in Stanford, KY. The next public ramp is Old US 150 (carrydown) in Stanford, about 1.6 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Stanford, KY |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
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A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Dix at Rigsby is in Stanford, Kentucky. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Dix at Rigsby itself.
Fees for Dix at Rigsby are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Dix at Rigsby and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Wilderness Road Canoe Launch in Mount Vernon, about 23 miles away.
Old US 150 (carrydown) in Stanford (1.6 miles), KY-1770 (carrydown) in Brodhead (3.1 miles) and Cedar Creek Lake Fishing Pier in Stanford (3.2 miles).
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