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**Location & Access:** Chimney Rock is a boat ramp access point located near Harrodsburg in Mercer County, Kentucky, providing entry to the Dix River and Herrington Lake. A launch fee applies (honor system: $4 for canoes, $5 for trailer-launched boats). Note that this is a seasonal access point—verify current operating status before planning your trip.
**What to Know Before You Go:** This access serves paddlers and boaters exploring the scenic Dix River Gorge area. If floating downstream toward High Bridge, stay alert for the dangerous low-head dam at Lock and Dam 7 and work toward the right bank to avoid it. Live bait is not permitted once you enter the Dix River. The nearby Camp Nelson National Monument offers additional recreational opportunities in the area. For current conditions, hours, and detailed information, visit the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources website at https://app.fw.ky.gov/fisheries/accesssitedetail.aspx?asid=276.
Nearby Campgrounds(1 within 10 miles)
Camp Nelson National Monument Visitor Center, Museum, and Barracks