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Floyds Fork

North Beckley Canoe Access to Cliffside Paddling Access

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On-water distanceAbout 19.7 miNorth Beckley Canoe Access to Cliffside Paddling Access
DifficultymoderateThis remains Class I+ moving water, but the route length and moving-water decision count justify a moderate rating. KDFWR and The Parklands keep the braid choices, wood, quick level changes, and marked-landings-only discipline explicit enough that this should not be treated like a casual greenway drift.
ShuttleCar shuttleStage the take-out at Cliffside Paddling Access in Broad Run Park, then drive back to North Beckley Canoe Access in Beckley Creek Park. Inspect both carry-downs before launching because this full-corridor route depends on the designated landings rather than broad public beaches.
PermitsNone notedNo route-specific paddling permit is known. Use only the KDFWR-listed public carry-down accesses, follow posted Parklands and KDFWR rules, and carry required Kentucky boating safety gear.
CampingOptions nearbyTreat this as a full-day Parklands commitment, not an overnight route. KDFWR lists no camping at either access, and no legal on-route overnight plan was verified for this managed park corridor.
SeasonMar-NovThis full-corridor Parklands route is most realistic in spring through fall. Low summer flows can turn the mileage into an all-day scrape, while storm runoff quickly makes the upper braid choices, middle bends, and lower chutes more forceful.

Plan

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Access plan

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Launch at North Beckley Canoe Access and take out 19.7 miles downstream at Cliffside Paddling Access for the full public Parklands Floyds Fork corridor. KDFWR gives a good Fisherville gauge band of 50 to 300 cfs, while the full-route guidance adds The Oxbow, Distillery Bend, the Cane Run side-channel zone, Mary's Island, bedrock shelves, and marked-landings-only discipline.

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Put-in

North Beckley Canoe AccessOpen map

North Beckley is a KDFWR carry-down site in Beckley Creek Park with limited-hours shoreline access, unpaved parking, and no ramp surface.

Finish

Take-out

Cliffside Paddling AccessOpen map

Cliffside is a KDFWR carry-down site in Broad Run Park with year-round limited-hours shoreline access and no listed camping.

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Access caveats

  • North Beckley is a KDFWR carry-down site in Beckley Creek Park with limited-hours shoreline access, unpaved parking, and no ramp surface.
  • Cliffside is a KDFWR carry-down site in Broad Run Park with year-round limited-hours shoreline access and no listed camping.
  • The Parklands says Floyds Fork levels rise and fall quickly. Do not treat the gauge as a substitute for checking recent rain, gauge trend, and visible current at the launch.
  • The current Fisherville gauge reading during this run sat below the official cfs and stage good-band floors, so expect more scraping and a slower day than the mileage alone suggests.

Watch for

  • Class I+ moving water with shallow riffles, braided chutes, gravel bars, and long stretches where low water can force dragging.
  • Downed timber, strainers, woody cover, and blind bends around The Oxbow, Distillery Bend, the Cane Run zone, and the lower Parklands bluffs.
  • Bridge approaches at I-64, Beckley Creek Parkway, Echo Trail, the railroad trestle, Taylorsville Road, and the lower park roads.
  • The mile-long Mary's Island split where the KDFWR PDF says to stay left, plus bedrock shelves and braid choices farther downstream.
  • Fatigue, weather shifts, and water-quality/runoff concerns on a full-park corridor with few convenient early exits once you commit.

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Floyds Fork flows through a spring-green Kentucky creek corridor with wooded banks and shallow current.
Floyds Fork in KentuckyPhoto by Bpluke01 via Wikimedia Commons
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Gauge siteFloyds Fork at Fisherville, KY
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Target band50 cfs to 300 cfs
Low threshold35 cfs
High threshold500 cfs
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Main source behind this scoreKDFWR recommended river levels for Floyds Fork near Fisherville
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NotesWhat to know before you go

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Chained public route segmentNorth Beckley Canoe Access to Cliffside Paddling Access, 19.7 miles

    The KDFWR lower Floyds Fork PDF lists North Beckley to Cliffside as a 19.7-mile recommended route and also publishes the shorter public route pieces that make up the same corridor.

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  • Put-in accessNorth Beckley Canoe Access, 38.2308, -85.4682

    KDFWR identifies North Beckley Canoe Access as a free carry-down site in Beckley Creek Park with limited-hours shoreline access and unpaved parking.

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  • Take-out accessCliffside Paddling Access, 38.0864, -85.5520

    KDFWR identifies Cliffside Paddling Access as a free carry-down site in Broad Run Park with year-round limited-hours shoreline access and no camping listed.

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  • Live-gauge supportUSGS 03298000 at 43.6 cfs / 1.02 ft

    USGS current conditions showed same-day values of 43.6 cfs and 1.02 ft at 2026-07-06 07:20 EDT for Floyds Fork at Fisherville during this run, below the official good-band floor.

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  • Route hazardsClass I+ moving water, Oxbow and Mary's Island braid choices, wood

    KDFWR's route feature says to stay in the main current around The Oxbow and expect dragging through braided summer chutes, while the lower Floyds Fork PDF says to veer left at Mary's Island and expect shallow bedrock rapids, undercut banks, strainers, and changing current through the lower Parklands corridor.

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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 North Beckley Canoe Access and ends at Cliffside Paddling Access, about About 19.7 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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