Kentucky Fish and Wildlife reopens boat ramp on Green River in Warren County

FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 23, 2026) — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has reopened the Lock and Dam 5 boat ramp on Green River. With support from Warren County, the restored ramp will provide access for watercraft following the removal of Lock and Dam 5 in 2021.

Access to three ramps in the area was cut off after water levels dropped following the dam's removal. The topography below the Lock and Dam 5 boat ramp allowed the original single-lane concrete ramp to be extended to meet the river at its lower level. The project includes parking lot and roadway improvements.

The ramp restores motorized watercraft and paddlecraft access to 12 miles of river from Brownsville to this ramp. Paddlecraft access is also possible at the Alexander Circle, seven miles above the ramp, but the area consists of rough terrain to launch or take out. Access restoration allows anglers better chances to enjoy a productive stretch of river for catfish, bass and panfish.

For questions, the public may contact the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Information Center at 800-858-1549 or atinfo.center@ky.gov, weekdays 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (EDT), except holidays.​​