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The Beattyville Ramp is a convenient two-lane concrete launch located off East Main Street in downtown Beattyville, Lee County. To access it, take East Main Street east from downtown, turn left on Water Street (the second street), and follow it to the ramp. A small paved parking area sits at the top of the ramp, along with a picnic shelter for day-use visitors. This is a basic facility with no fuel, restrooms, or other amenities on-site.
This access point serves as an excellent starting or ending point for paddling trips on the North Fork Kentucky River. Paddlers can launch upstream for shorter paddles or use this as an exit point for longer multi-mile floats—the site works well as part of a shuttle system with the Sharp Rock Ramp (located 3 miles upstream on Highway 52 West) or the canoe launch behind Jack's IGA on River Drive. The North Fork offers opportunities for fishing muskie, rockfish (bass), catfish, and other species, along with scenic views and wildlife observation. The area is accessible year-round via Highway 11 to Beattyville.