Boat Ramps NearbyClifton Boat Ramp
Clifton Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp, is located in Versailles. Closest alternative: Tyrone in Lawrenceburg (3.5 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Versailles, KY |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before you launch at Clifton Boat Ramp
- At Clifton Boat Ramp, have the boat fully rigged before it's your turn on the ramp.
- Wet concrete is slippery: at Clifton Boat Ramp, brake on and transmission in park before you leave the driver's seat.
- When you come back to Clifton Boat Ramp, winch the boat on instead of power loading, which keeps the end of the ramp intact.
- Clean, Drain, Dry at Clifton Boat Ramp: clear off plants, drain bilge and livewell, and let everything dry before the next launch.
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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Illustration Loading the boat
Why rangers hate power loading
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
Never forget the drain plug again
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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About Clifton Boat Ramp
How do I get to Clifton Boat Ramp?
Clifton Boat Ramp is in Versailles, Kentucky. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Clifton Boat Ramp.
Is there a fee at Clifton Boat Ramp?
The map data has no fee details for Clifton Boat Ramp, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Can I launch a kayak at Clifton Boat Ramp?
Kayaks are usually fine at Clifton Boat Ramp as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayaking the Midway in Midway, about 10 miles away.
What other boat launches are near Clifton Boat Ramp?
Tyrone in Lawrenceburg (3.5 miles), Rice Road Access in Lawrenceburg (8.2 miles) and Four Roses Distillery Access in Lawrenceburg (8.9 miles).
More boat ramps nearby
- Tyrone Lawrenceburg, 3.5 mi
- Rice Road Access Lawrenceburg, 8.2 mi
- Four Roses Distillery Access Lawrenceburg, 8.9 mi
- Kayaking the Midway Midway, 10 mi