Boating and Ramps

Boating and Ramps

Free Public Boat Ramps at Land Between the Lakes:

Kentucky Lake

  • Twin Lakes Campground
  • Pisgah Point Camping Area
  • Birmingham Ferry Campground
  • Smith Bay Campground
  • Sugar Bay Campground
  • Fenton Campground
  • Redd Hollow Campground
  • Ginger Bay Camping Area
  • Boswell Landing Campground
  • Gray’s Landing
  • The Jones Creek boat ramp located at the end of FS Road 172-C is temporarily closed due to safety issues with Jones Creek Bridge

Barkley Lake

  • Nickell Branch Campground
  • Demumbers Bay Camping Area
  • Eddyville Ferry at the end of Old Ferry Road (FS road #117)
  • Cravens Bay Campground (2 ramps)
  • Honker Bay (FS road #135)
  • Taylor Bay Campground
  • Energy Dam-Inland lake next to Barkley Lake and a ramp to Barkley Lake
  • Devil’s Elbow Day-Use Area
  • Fords Bay (FS road #347)
  • Neville Bay Camping Area
  • Gatlin Point Campground

Please note that Hillman Ferry and Piney Campgrounds have boat ramps for those camped in the campground only.

Neighbors

Our surrounding communities, nearby state resort parks, and private marinas offer paddle boat, motor boat, and personal watercraft rentals. Explore what our local communities have to offer for your boating pleasure. Check our Communities page here.

Be safe and enjoy your adventure on the lakes!

Piney Campground Resident Attendant holding a 6 lb bass caught fishing off the bank near Black Oak boat ramp.
Piney Campground Resident Attendant holding a 6 lb bass caught fishing off the bank near Black Oak boat ramp.