Southern Boat Ramps

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Westport

Water bodyOhio River - Louisville
CountyOldham
Address / directionsStarting May 6th, 2019 and running for 100 days, there will be bridge work on West Highway 524 heading towards Westport. The 18-mile Creek Bridge will be closed during this time. Boaters wishing to use the Westport Boat Ramp are asked follow detour signage on Highway 42 and to take East Highway 524 (may show Covington Ridge Road on some maps) towards Westport. Boaters should stay on East Highway 524 all of the way to Westport, as there are no shortcuts off that highway. Boaters should watch for boat ramp directional signage when they reach the town of Westport.
Ramp typeAny Boat
LanesMultiple
AmenitiesCourtesy dock; Restroom (year-round); Picnic area (year-round)
FeeNo
ParkingPaved parking; capacity 26 to 50
Hours24 hours
StatusOpen year-round
Agency notes18 Mile Creek Bridge will be closed for 3 months starting in May. Please see directions for alternate routes. Detour signs will be posted on the route.
Agency pageKentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources site page
Source ID477
Coordinates38.47890, -85.48051 · OpenStreetMap
Aerial photo of the area around Westport, Oldham County
Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain). Approx. 400 m wide, centered on listed coordinates.

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