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Kentucky Dam Marina

466 Marina Dr, Gilbertsville, KY 42044
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Kentucky Dam Marina serves boaters in Gilbertsville, Kentucky, on Kentucky Lake at Mile Marker 23 of the Tennessee River, just south of the Kentucky Dam Locks. Based within Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, this marina near Gilbertsville provides transient wet boat slips for passing boaters, day users, fishing trips, and longer lake stays. Its location also puts it near Interstate 24 and the Lake Barkley canal.

Dockage includes electricity, water, free Wi-Fi, restrooms, showers, a ship store, and a full-service fuel dock. Along with secure boat slips, the marina offers pontoon, double-decker pontoon, kayak, and paddleboard rentals, plus boat club access for members. Guests can reserve a transient slip through the marina’s integrated online system for nightly stays. Contact Kentucky Dam Marina to arrange dockage, rentals, or fuel dock access for a Kentucky Lake visit.

Features

  • Transient wet slips
  • Instant guest slip booking
  • Pontoon and paddlecraft rentals
  • Boat club membership

Amenities

  • Slips & Dockage
  • Fuel
  • Utility Hookups
  • Rentals

Why book with us

  • Reserve a transient slip instantly and securely
  • Access dockside fuel water and free Wi-Fi
  • Stay within Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
  • Explore Kentucky Lake from Mile Marker 23
  • Choose pontoons kayaks and paddleboards for rentals

Frequently Asked Questions

How old do you have to be to rent a boat in Kentucky?

Kentucky’s legal minimum to operate a personal watercraft or motorboat over 10 horsepower without supervision is 12, provided an operator ages 12 through 17 possesses a safe boating certificate. Under KRS 235.285(7), a person under 12 may not operate either vessel class on Kentucky public waters. A 12 to 17 year old without the certificate may operate only while accompanied on board by a person age 18 or older or a person possessing a safe boating certificate. Nonresidents in that age range must possess a Kentucky certificate or recognized equivalent. Rental operators set their own booking minimums, so confirm the age requirement when reserving.

Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (apps.legislature.ky.gov)

Do you need a boating license in Kentucky?

Kentucky does not require a general boating license for adults, but operators ages 12 through 17 need boating credentials when running a motorboat, including a personal watercraft, over 10 horsepower on public waters. Children under 12 may not operate those vessels. A qualifying youth may carry a Kentucky Safe Boating Certificate or proof of completing a NASBLA approved course, or be accompanied on board as allowed by state law. Equivalent credentials are accepted for nonresident youths. Renting does not create a separate exemption, and current state pages do not list a temporary rental certificate. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources administers boater education.

Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (fw.ky.gov)

What are the best places to go boating in Kentucky?

The best places to boat in Kentucky are its large inland reservoirs, connected western lakes and major river corridors. In the Western Waterlands region, Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley form a canal linked pair around Land Between the Lakes, combining broad water, sheltered bays and routes for motorboats and paddlers. In southern Kentucky, Lake Cumberland offers wooded coves, rocky cliffs and water suited to houseboats, pontoons, fishing boats, kayaks and paddleboards. For river boating, the Ohio River provides cruising water at Louisville and in Northern Kentucky, offering an alternative to the state’s lake destinations.

Source: Kentucky Department of Tourism (kentuckytourism.com)

What are the most popular boating destinations in Kentucky?

Kentucky’s most popular boating destinations include Kentucky Lake, the state’s largest lake and a major destination for boating and crappie fishing; Lake Barkley, known for sailing and bass fishing; Lake Cumberland, prized for houseboating and a wide range of water sports; Dale Hollow Lake, valued for clear water and premier bass fishing; and Herrington Lake, a popular choice for water sports.

Source: Kentucky Department of Tourism (kentuckytourism.com)

Location

466 Marina Dr, Gilbertsville, KY 42044

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