South Fork 25 Mile Overnight Paddle

300 River Drive,Beattyville KY 41311

19 June, 2021

Description

A 25 mile paddle trip on the South Fork of the Kentucky River. Camping overnight half way with dinner included! Book your spot now! The Beattyville/Lee County Tourism Comission and the Owsley County Tourism Comission are partnering up for this overnight paddle event. Event price includes shuttle to the launch point, dinner that evening at the half way point, and primitave camping. Bring your own canoes and kayaks. Rentals are available. Don't want to primitave camp? That's ok. There are several rental places around. Book a cabin or hotel room in Booneville or Beattyville then meet up with the group in the morning for the second half of the journey. Parking & Registration: 8am-9am Park along the KY River in Beattville across from Jack's IGA on River Drive. Everyone must sign in and sign a waver. Load your camping gear in the supply trailer, kayaks on the second trailer and hop in the van! Face coverings must be worn during vehicle transport. Day 1: Launch : 9:30am-10:00am Launch from Wolfe Creek Ramp off HWY 11 at Upper Wolfe Creek Road. There is a 5 mile stretch with plenty of opportunites to stretch, fish, and play in the water. At mile 5 pull off to the left bank and portage around the low water concrete bridge at Kay Wood Road. From here it is a 7 mile stretch of scenic river that winds around the ciy of Booneville. The take out point is a the Fish Creek Ramp off Fish Creek Rd. Dinner: 7pm Your event ticket includes dinner. A grill out of hamburgers, hot dogs, and the trimmings. Marshmellos also provided for the evening campfire. Camping: Camping gear will be locked in a dropped trailer at the half way point and ready for you at the end of the first day. Primitive camping with porta-potties on site. Make your camping spot anywhere around the ramp area. There will be degisnated spots for campfires. Day 2: Launch : 9:00am Launch from Fish Creek Ramp and head downstream toward Beattyville. Shoals and opportunities to take breaks and stretch over the frist 5 miles. The river becomes wider and deeper the rest of the way (mile 6-11). The take out point will be at the parking lot along River Drive behind Jack's IGA on the banks of the Kentucky River where South Fork and North Fork Rivers merge.