Sawyer Recreation Area Access
Sawyer Recreation Area Access
Sawyer Boat Ramp provides year-round, 24-hour access to the upper Cumberland River with a single paved launch lane and paved parking suitable for trailerable recreational boats.
Located at the end of KY 1609 in McCreary County, this free access point offers a convenient gateway for boating and paddling on Lake Cumberland, with seasonal restroom facilities available April through November.
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