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Floyds Fork
Creekside Canoe Access to Cane Run Canoe Access
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Plan
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Access plan
Access, shuttle, and map
Launch at Creekside Canoe Access and take out 8.5 miles downstream at Cane Run Canoe Access for a longer middle-corridor Floyds Fork float. KDFWR gives a good Fisherville gauge band of 50 to 300 cfs, while route guidance adds bluff-lined moving water, bridge landmarks, and the Cane Run side-channel finish.
Put-in
Creekside Canoe AccessOpen mapCreekside is a KDFWR carry-down access near the Egg Lawn with no listed amenities. Confirm parking rules and the carry path before unloading boats.
Take-out
Cane Run Canoe AccessOpen mapCane Run is a KDFWR carry-down site off Echo Trail with unpaved parking.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Creekside is a KDFWR carry-down access near the Egg Lawn with no listed amenities. Confirm parking rules and the carry path before unloading boats.
- Cane Run is a KDFWR carry-down site off Echo Trail with unpaved parking.
- The Parklands says Floyds Fork levels rise and fall quickly and that lower water can expose shoals requiring wading.
- Stay on the creek and use named public accesses only. Respect private property and managed park boundaries throughout the corridor.
Watch for
- Class I+ moving water with shallow gravel shoals that often require walking at low water.
- Undercut banks, root wads, downed limbs, and faster water near Distillery Bend and bridge pinch points.
- Bridge approaches, the Cane Run side-channel take-out, and fewer easy recovery spots as flows rise.
- High water above the good band, when current speeds up through bends and recovery spots become scarcer.
- Water-quality and runoff concerns after storms in the Floyds Fork watershed.
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Floyds Fork at Fisherville, KY |
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| Target band | 50 cfs to 300 cfs |
| Low threshold | 35 cfs |
| High threshold | 500 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | KDFWR recommended river levels for Floyds Fork near Fisherville |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Official level band50-300 cfs / 1.3-2.5 ft
KDFWR rates Floyds Fork near Fisherville as Low below 50 cfs or 1.3 ft, Good from 50 to 300 cfs or 1.3 to 2.5 ft, and High above 300 cfs or 2.5 ft.
- Broader recreation band35-500 cfs
A KDFWR Floyds Fork feature says the best floating levels for fishing and recreation are 35 to 500 cfs, with higher levels suited only to experienced paddlers.
- Chained public route segmentCreekside Canoe Access to Cane Run Canoe Access, 8.5 miles
KDFWR lists Creekside Canoe Access to Fisherville Canoe Access as 4.3 miles and Fisherville Canoe Access to Cane Run Canoe Access as 4.2 miles, supporting an 8.5-mile public Creekside-to-Cane-Run float.
- Put-in accessCreekside Canoe Access, 38.2158, -85.4778
KDFWR identifies Creekside Canoe Access as a free carry-down access at The Parklands with unpaved parking.
- Take-out accessCane Run Canoe Access, 38.1519, -85.5026
KDFWR identifies Cane Run Canoe Access as a free carry-down site off Echo Trail with unpaved parking.
- Live-gauge supportUSGS 03298000 at 50.8 cfs / 1.09 ft
USGS Water Services returned same-day values of 50.8 cfs and 1.09 ft at 2026-07-05 20:20 EDT for Floyds Fork at Fisherville during this run, just above the discharge floor but below the official stage floor.
- Route hazardsClass I+ moving water, shoals, bluffs, root wads, side-channel take-out
The KDFWR route feature describes shoals that often require walking at low water, bluff-lined current around Distillery Bend, multiple bridge landmarks, and the signed Cane Run side-channel take-out.
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Floyds Fork paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Floyds Fork?
Paddle Today watches Floyds Fork at Fisherville, KY and treats 50 cfs to 300 cfs as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does this Floyds Fork route start and end?
This route starts at Creekside Canoe Access and ends at Cane Run Canoe Access, about About 8.5 mi on the water.
Is this Floyds Fork route good for beginners?
This is listed as a moderate route. Expect more planning than an easy float, and use the live score, route notes, and source links before committing.
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