Did you know tens of thousands of acres of water surround three sides of Land Between The Lakes? Kentucky Lake borders LBL to the west with Lake Barkley to the north and east. A free-flowing canal connects the two bodies of water at the northern entrance of LBL.
There are nearly two dozen lake access areas in Land Between The Lakes with boat ramps and other facilities to suit your needs. These ramps listed below begin with the north and head south. See this map for details.
LBL's Lake Barkley Public Ramps
- Nickell Branch Campground
- Demumbers Bay Camping Area
- Eddyville Ferry at the end of Old Ferry Road (FS road #117)
- Cravens Bay Self-Service Campground (2 ramps)
- Honker Bay (FS road #135)
- Taylor Bay Campground
- Energy Dam (two ramps, for Energy Lake and the other for Lake Barkley)
- Devil’s Elbow Day-Use Area
- Fords Bay (FS road #347)
- Neville Bay Camping Area
- Gatlin Point Self-Service Campground
LBL's Kentucky Lake Public Ramps
- Twin Lakes Campground
- Pisgah Point Camping Area
- Birmingham Ferry Campground
- Smith Bay Campground
- Sugar Bay Campground
- Fenton Self-Service Campground
- Redd Hollow Campground
- End of FS road #172 (Jones Creek)
- Ginger Bay Camping Area
- Boswell Landing Campground
- Gray’s Landing Campground
Hillman Ferry, Piney and Energy Lake campground ramps are for camping use only.
Boat Rentals
Kayak and canoe rentals are available in season at Woodlands Nature Station and at Energy Lake Campground. Call (270) 924-2233 for details. Commercial marinas located on Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley offer rentals such as pontoons, jet skis, ski boats, fishing boats, paddleboards, canoes and kayaks.
Here are some marinas that may offer that perfect boat rental you're looking for.
Green Turtle Bay Marina
263 Green Turtle Bay Drive
Grand Rivers, KY 42045
1-800-498-0428
Grand Rivers, KY 42045
1-800-498-0428
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Kentucky's Premier Resort and Marina located on Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake on the eastern edge of the picturesque town of Grand Rivers, KY. Featuring condominium rentals and sales, Commonwealth Yacht Club, Docker's Bayside Grille, waterfront conference center, and health and fitness center with indoor pool.
Eddy Creek Marina Resort
7612 Kentucky 93 South
Eddyville, KY 42038
1-800-626-2300
Eddyville, KY 42038
1-800-626-2300
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Featuring motel rooms and cabins, RV park, boat rentals, a sandy beach, swimming pool, picnic area, playground and more! Enjoy a great meal at Echo Charlie's Bayside Restaurant located on site!
Malcolm Creek Resort Marina
325 Guthrie Drive
Benton, KY 42025
1-800-733-6713
Benton, KY 42025
1-800-733-6713
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Malcolm Creek Resort is waterfront on Malcolm Creek offering clean 2 bedroom cottages, marina with services, pool, small beach, play ground and limited camping.
Big Bear Resort
30 Big Bear Resort Rd
Benton, KY 42025
1-800-922-BEAR
Benton, KY 42025
1-800-922-BEAR
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KY Lake's Big Bear Resort is a beautiful lake resort with full accomodations, private beach, marina, hunting, fishing, guides, bait and tackle, restaurant, campground and more! Call today!
Prizer Point Resort & Marina
1777 Prizer Point Rd.
Cadiz, KY 42211
1-800-562-3701
Cadiz, KY 42211
1-800-562-3701
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Prizer Point Marina & Resort / Kentucky Lakes KOA is the Kentucky Lake region's family fun destination. Lakefront lodging, Kentucky's highest rated campground, and a floating restaurant make Prizer Point a must-stay! We've got an indoor/outdoor pool! New for 2018 - Prizer Lagoon, an inflatable water park!
Moors Resort and Marina
570 Moors Rd
Gilbertsville, KY 42044
1-800-626-5472
Gilbertsville, KY 42044
1-800-626-5472
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Kentucky Lake's most popular resort! Located directly across from the Rock Quarry and LBL. Features waterfront lodging, large marina, boat rentals, restaurant and lots of recreation!
Kentucky Dam Marina
466 Marina Drive
Gilbertsville, KY 42044
270-362-8386
Gilbertsville, KY 42044
270-362-8386
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Enjoy fun in the sun with one of our various boat rentals. We have a variety of boat rentals, including our very popular Double Decker Pontoons! Kentucky Dam Marina provides comfortable and reliable boat rentals that are sanitized after each use to ensure your day on the water is a safe and memorable one. Wanting to dip your feet into the boating lifestyle? Join our Boat Club and get unlimited access to our top-of-the-line fleet of pontoons, Tritoons, center consoles, and runabouts. You deserve the Kentucky Dam Marina experience.
Lynnhurst Family Resort
270 Lynhurst Drive
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 436-2345
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 436-2345
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The marina at Lynnhurst Family Resort offers pontoon rentals, jet ski rentals, kayak rentals, and fishing boat rentals. You'll also find fuel, a launching ramp, bait and tackle shop with snacks and some marine accessories. Fishing guides services also available.
Kenlake Marina
888 Kenlake Marina Lane
Aurora, KY 42048
(270) 474-2245
Aurora, KY 42048
(270) 474-2245
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Located near the US 68 bridge on KY Lake, we offer cover slips for 30s through 60s. Fishing boat rentals, pontoon rentals and jet skis! Plus Cindy's On The Barge, a great restaurant serving the best breakfast and lunch on the lake. Also the lowest fuel prices on Kentucky Lake!
Shawnee Bay Resort & Marina
1297 Shawnee Bay Road
Benton, KY 42025
1-800-272-4413
Benton, KY 42025
1-800-272-4413
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Fine family accommodations featuring 1 to 5 bedroom cabins and private homes on the waterfront. Full service marina with wide range of rental boats and covered slips. Your one stop family destination and fisherman's headquarters on Kentucky Lake.
Cozy Cove Waterfront Resort
1917 Reed Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 354-8168
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 354-8168
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Cozy Cove is a private, secluded, family owned and operated resort located on 12 acres of Kentucky Lake waterfront property, with some of the nicest amenities on Kentucky Lake!
Fat Daddy's Resort & Marina
119 Driftwood Shores Ln
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-2243
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-2243
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"A little of the Keys in Tennessee." Fat Daddy's is the ultimate hot spot right on the water of Kentucky Lake in Dover Tennessee. Enjoy cold beverages, delicious food, and live entertainment every weekend. Campsites and marina.
Eddy Bay Lodging Marina
75 Forest Glen Drive
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-9960
Eddyville, KY 42038
(270) 388-9960
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Great times await you at Eddy Bay! Nestled on beautiful Barkley Lake our waterfront resort offers a spacious, fully furnished lake house, lakeside suites, motel rooms and more! Your catch of the day is only one cast away.
Sportsman's Lodge Campgrounds & Marina
12710 US Hwy 68 East
Benton, KY 42025
1-800-733-6716
Benton, KY 42025
1-800-733-6716
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We're located at the Jonathan Creek Bridge on US 68. Our fisherman's getaway includes motel rooms, cottages, fishing cabins,
campsites, tent sites, bath/shower house, and a full-service marina. Our marina features slip and boats rentals. The marina is open late March-October with our motel open year round.
Hickory Hill Resort & Marina
90 Hickory Hill Lane
Benton, KY 42025
1-800-280-HILL
Benton, KY 42025
1-800-280-HILL
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Hickory Hill is a small, quiet resort located on a large protected bay about 11 miles south of the Kentucky Lake Dam on the west side of Kentucky Lake. All of the ultra-clean cottages are well spaced, fully equipped units.
Lakeview Cottages & Marina
165 Lakeview Cabins Dr
New Concord, KY 42076
(270) 436-5876
New Concord, KY 42076
(270) 436-5876
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Lakeview Cottages and Marina has four pontoons and three fishing boats for your family's enjoyment. We are located on Cypress Cove on Kentucky Lake, a deep protected cove with plenty of fishing and swimming spots, where the whole family can enjoy a day on the lake.
Pirate's Cove Resort
495 Pirates Cove Road
Hardin, KY 42048
(270) 354-9066
Hardin, KY 42048
(270) 354-9066
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Enjoy the Pirates Cove Lodge or waterfront camping along with our 56 slip marina. Take a dip in our pool, sharpen your putt-putt skills with our mini-golf course, or watch the eagles from our large pavilion. The Lodge features 10 rooms each with a kitchenette and can sleep up to six people. Free slip with your overnight Lodge stay!
Blommaert's King Creek Resort & Marina
972 King Creek Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 493-0076
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 493-0076
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King Creek Resort offers pontoon and deck boat rentals that will accommodate up to 12 people/children. Also offering pontoons with ski/tube tower, 24' party barges, fishing pontoons, bass fishing boats, row boats, water toys and paddle boats for rent.
Pleasant View Resort & Marina
289 Pleasant View Resort Road
Springville, TN 38256
(731) 593-5511
Springville, TN 38256
(731) 593-5511
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Pleasant View Resort is located in a quiet secluded cove on beautiful Kentucky Lake featuring a full service marina with 55 slips and a variety of lodging accommodations. The secluded location near the back of Big Sandy Bay offers a paradise for fishing, hunting and water recreation. The summer and fall seasons also bring opportunities for water sports, family vacations, weekend getaways and reunions.
Whispering Oaks Resort & Marina
267 Millers Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 354-6628
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 354-6628
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"A resort for all seasons". We offer waterfront cabins, a marina and beach, fully equipped kitchens, and all of the comforts of home for you and your entire family (we are pet friendly).
Missing Hill Resort
234 Dockway Lane
New Concord, KY 42076
(270) 436-5519
New Concord, KY 42076
(270) 436-5519
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Waterfront resort on Kentucky Lake with marina, boat rentals, beach, cabins, and more. Competitive prices! See our new website for rates and details!
Lighthouse Landing
320 W Commerce Ave.
Grand Rivers, KY 42045
1-800-491-7245
Grand Rivers, KY 42045
1-800-491-7245
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Kentucky's most picturesque resort & marina in the lakes area. Located on Kentucky Lake. Power & sailboats welcome. One mile from north entrance to Land Between the Lakes. Sunset views, affordable prices, walking trails to Grand Rivers shopping, restaurants & attractions.
Cypress Springs Resort and Marina
2740 Cypress Trail
New Concord, KY 42076
(270) 436-5496
New Concord, KY 42076
(270) 436-5496
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Cypress Springs is a complete resort. It is family owned and operated. You will find our help courteous, friendly and willing to help you in making your vacation a pleasure. Visit our restaurant for the best seafood on Kentucky Lake!
Hesters Resort & Marina
350 Hesters Road
Benton, KY 42025
270-354-8280
Benton, KY 42025
270-354-8280
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Hester's Resort, located on Kentucky Lake, offers several cabins for rent as well as fishing pontoon and fishing boat rentals. We have very affordable rates and offer comfortable three bedroom cabins.
Sunset Harbor Hill Marina
131 Harbor Hill Lane
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 978-7839
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 978-7839
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Full service marina boatyard offering the only travel lift on KY lake. All boat repairs and maintenance available.
Buzzard Rock Resort Marina
985 Buzzard Rock Road
Kuttawa, KY 42055
1-800-826-6238
Kuttawa, KY 42055
1-800-826-6238
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Our resort is known as one of the best, complete with cabins, swimming pool, courtesy boat slips, cafe with breakfast, lunch and evening dining. You will find the Buzzard Rock Resort to be one of the most comfortable lodging experiences in the Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley area.
Lakeside Campground & Marina
12363 US 68 East
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 354-8157
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 354-8157
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Lakeside Campground and Marina is a family owned and operated campground located on Jonathan Creek, an inlet of Kentucky Lake. We offer lakefront campsites as well as a full service marina and much more. Enjoy relaxing days filled with the natural beauty of Kentucky Lake and its abundance of activities.
Country Junction Resort
221 Lakeshore Drive
Springville, TN 38256
(731) 415-5398
Leatherwood Resort and Marina
753 Leatherwood Bay Rd
Dover, TN 37058
(931) 232-5137
Cedar Knob Resort
1434 Cedar Knob Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 354-8475
Town & Country Marina
1426 Gardner Road
Benton, Ky 42025
(270) 354-8828
Hu-B's at Kuttawa
1709 Lake Barkley Drive
Kuttawa, KY 42055
(270) 388-9563
Americas Paradise Resort
1024 Paradise Drive
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 436-2767
Americas Paradise Resort
1024 Paradise Drive
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 436-2767
Bee Spring Campground & Dock
626 Bee Spring Rd.
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 354-6515
Mansard Island Resort and Marina
60 Mansard Island Drive
Springville, TN 38256
(731) 642-5590
Bumpus Mills Resort & Marina
197 Bumpus Mills Marina Road
Bumpus Mills, TN 37028
(931) 232-5238
Water's Edge RV Park & Marina
274 Tacklebox Lane
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 436-5321
Buchanan Resort & Marina
785 Buchanan Resort Road
Springville, TN 38256
(731) 642-2828
Lake Barkley Marina
4200 State Park Road
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 924-6081
Many of these marinas offer boat rentals. To find a specific type of boat rental, check out these boat rentals on Explore Kentucky Lake.