Access Site
KY
Ghent
City: Ghent, KY
County: Carroll County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 38.73867500, -85.06432400
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Ohio River
1 run
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Ghent boat ramp offers convenient public access to the Ohio River in the heart of Ghent, Kentucky. This well-maintained facility features a **double-lane launching ramp** completed in 2009, making it suitable for boats, kayaks, and canoes. The ramp includes ample parking for day-use visitors, providing a solid infrastructure for launching and retrieving watercraft.
**Directions & Location:** From Carrollton, take US 42 East toward Ghent, then turn left on Fishing Street to reach the ramp in the center of town. The site is located on the Markland Pool section of the Ohio River, a major navigation pool in the Ohio River System. Paddlers should be aware that this area includes commercial barge traffic and locks, so exercise caution when sharing the waterway. The nearby Markland Dam and John T. Myers Locks & Dam provide points of interest for those interested in observing river navigation operations.
This access point is ideal for day trips on the Ohio River and serves as a good launching point for exploring both upstream and downstream sections of the Markland Pool.
**Directions & Location:** From Carrollton, take US 42 East toward Ghent, then turn left on Fishing Street to reach the ramp in the center of town. The site is located on the Markland Pool section of the Ohio River, a major navigation pool in the Ohio River System. Paddlers should be aware that this area includes commercial barge traffic and locks, so exercise caution when sharing the waterway. The nearby Markland Dam and John T. Myers Locks & Dam provide points of interest for those interested in observing river navigation operations.
This access point is ideal for day trips on the Ohio River and serves as a good launching point for exploring both upstream and downstream sections of the Markland Pool.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Ohio River - Markland Pool
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