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**Location & Access**
Located in Louisville along the Ohio River in Jefferson County, the Boat Sales access point provides watercraft launch facilities for the McAlpine Pool section of the Ohio River. This is one of four public access points in the area, making it a convenient option for boaters heading into the navigational channel that connects Louisville and Cincinnati.
**Boating Conditions**
The Ohio River in this region is a major navigation corridor suitable for various watercraft including motorboats, kayaks, and canoes. The McAlpine Pool maintains a navigational channel and offers boating and fishing opportunities. Paddlers should be prepared for commercial barge traffic typical of this section of the Ohio River. Several tributaries branching from the main river, including nearby Big Bone Creek, provide additional paddling opportunities for kayakers and canoeists seeking calmer water alternatives.
**Nearby Alternatives**
If this site is at capacity or doesn't meet your needs, other public access points are available on the Ohio River, including Blackburn Boat Ramp and Boone Landing. Before launching, check current river conditions and be aware that the Ohio River is an active commercial waterway requiring attention to navigation traffic.