John Nickell Boat Ramp is a public access point in Jessamine County offering a paved, single-lane ramp for light trailerable recreational boats and paddling on Pool 8 of the Kentucky River.

The facility features unpaved parking, operates year-round 24 hours, and provides access to both downstream paddling (7-12 miles to Sugar Creek and Dam 8) and upstream routes (6. 8+ miles toward Hunters Ferry Road).

Check river levels before paddling and note that no facilities are available on-site.