Kentucky River Authority

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Here you will find information about the Kentucky River and its Lock and Dam System, such as how to use the locks, navigation charts, boat ramp locations, and contact information for river activities throughout the Kentucky River Basin.

If you have any questions or need additional information that you cannot find here, please contact us.

News​

Kentucky River Lock #4 will ​open on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 10:00 am.  We will only operate Lock #4 in Frankfort at this time.  Please see the 2025 Lock Schedule below. The locking hours are Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10:00 am until 7:15 pm. 

2025 Kentucky River Lock Schedule.pdf

​Kentucky River Locks #1, #2 and #3 will be closed until further notice as we continue to replace equipment and make repairs. 

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