I fish Laurel quite a bit. As far as ramps, any of them will be fine.

Are you fishing for smallies only? If so I can't offer you much advise since I mostly fish for trout there and walleye.

I have caught some KY bass and largemouths in standing timber and I have caught smallies off points. I know this is very vague info but I am a novice.

If you want to catch trout though I would try the Craigs Creek area and use small inline spinners or drop shot rig.
good luck