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**Location & Access:** Possum Ridge is a free, state-maintained boat ramp located in Taylorsville Lake State Park near Taylorsville in Spencer County, Kentucky. The ramp is accessed via KY 44 east of Taylorsville to KY 248, then follow signs to the state park entrance at Possum Ridge Road. The ramp is situated on Park Road within the state park property.
**Water Access & Recreation:** This ramp provides year-round access to both Beech Creek and Taylorsville Lake, making it suitable for kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats. The lake is popular for fishing (particularly catfish in the creek channels) and general recreational paddling. Taylorsville Lake's central location in Kentucky puts it within an hour's drive of a significant portion of the state's population, making it a convenient access point for paddlers in the region. The site is part of the broader Taylorsville Lake State Park recreation area, which offers multiple amenities and attracts both day-use and fishing-focused visitors.