Kentucky / Barren River /
Walnut Creek Ramp
Boat ramp · on Barren River · near Scottsville · Kentucky
Harmful algal blooms reported on Barren River 1.0 km from this launch (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2015.
state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026
Status not reported No closure has been posted for this launch, but its agency does not publish open or closed status. Check with the managing agency before you tow.
At the launch
- Type
- Boat ramp
- Fee
- Free
- Ramp surface
- Paved
- Car parking
- 26 to 50 vehicles
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Hours
- Seasonal, all hours
- Website
- app.fw.ky.gov
- Coordinates
- 36.81104, -86.07211
Conditions
- Weather forecast for this launch · National Weather Service
- Water level, water temperature at the BARREN RIVER NEAR FINNEY, KY gauge · USGS, 6.7 mi away on Barren River
Water level
Latest reading loads here; without it, see the USGS page below.
USGS gauge BARREN RIVER NEAR FINNEY, KY, 6.7 mi from this launch on Barren River: water level, water temperature, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.
On Barren River
River in Kentucky. All launches on Barren River.
Community
Where people who use Barren River talk about it.
Nearby launches
- Austin Ramp · 0.2 mi · Barren River
- Dry Creek Unit WMA · 2.2 mi · Barren River Lake
- Barren River SRP Campground Ramp · 2.7 mi · Barren River Lake
- BRL State Park Ramp · 4.2 mi · Barren River Lake
- Browns Ford Ramp · 4.2 mi · Barren River
- Peter Creek Carrydown · 4.5 mi · Peter Creek
Sources
- Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Fishing and Boating Access Sites record 11 · No access and use limitations; acknowledge KDFWR as the data originator (ArcGIS item 754c5304f53c4941956d5ee945bd30db)
Why it is listed as public: listed by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Fishing and Boating Access Sites. Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.