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Alum Ford
| Water body | Big South Fork of Cumberland River |
|---|---|
| County | McCreary |
| Address / directions | US 27 N of Whitley City; left on Hwy 700 |
| Ramp type | Small Boat Only |
| Lanes | Single |
| Fee | No |
| Parking | Paved parking; capacity 26 to 50 |
| Hours | 24 hours |
| Status | Open year-round |
| Agency page | Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources site page |
| Source ID | 368 |
| Coordinates | 36.76389, -84.54706 · OpenStreetMap |

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South Fork Cumberland River Near Stearns, Ky (USGS 03410500), about 9.5 mi away. It may be on a different water body.
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Nearest listed sites
- Big Creek Ramp — 2.1 mi
- Yamacraw — 2.7 mi
- Freedom Ford — 3.7 mi