Big Poison Creek

**Mano Point Fishing Area** is a public boat ramp providing access to the Ohio River just north of Derby in Perry County, Kentucky. This non-reservable access point is ideal for kayakers, canoeists, and recreational boaters looking to launch on the Ohio River. The site has historical significance—it was named for a mano (grinding stone) discovered during its construction in the 1960s, indicating the area was once home to a Native American village.

The nearby Cannelton Pool section of the Ohio River is a popular destination for recreational boating and offers a usable waterway for both commercial and pleasure craft traffic. This location sits along the historic Lewis and Clark route, adding to its regional significance. For paddlers planning an extended trip, two reservable campgrounds are available within 10 miles: Saddle Lake Campground and German Ridge Campground.

Access the site via State Route 66 north of Derby. The coordinates are 37.97248, -86.53376. Before launching, paddlers should verify current conditions and any river-specific advisories, as the Ohio River's conditions can vary seasonally.

Mano Point is a fishing access point on the Ohio River. Mano Point is named for an artifact found when the site was being built in the 1960s. A mano is a grinding stone used along with a larger stone called a metate to grind flour. Based on the number of artifacts collected here in the 1960s, we believe this was once the site of a Native American village which stood here on the banks of the Ohio...

Mano Point is a fishing access point on the Ohio River. Mano Point is named for an artifact found when the site was being built in the 1960s. A mano is a grinding stone used along with a larger stone called a metate to grind flour. Based on the number of artifacts collected here in the 1960s, we believe this was once the site of a Native American village which stood here on the banks of the Ohio River from the Early Archaic Period (7500-6900 BC) to the Late Archaic Period (4000-1000 BC).  There is an interpretive sign to tell the story of the early residents. Prehistoric sites and artifacts are protected by Federal law. 

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