Benton/Aurora Marinas

Malcolm Creek Resort Marina sits in a protected Kentucky Lake bay near the main channel. Open and covered slips, fuel, live bait, tackle, fishing licenses, snacks, apparel, boat rentals, and a fishing dock support anglers and resort guests. Cottages, a private beach, swimming pool, playground, and other family amenities share the Malcolm Creek shoreline.

Big Bear Resort Marina is a full-service Kentucky Lake marina in the protected Big Bear embayment of Kentucky Lake. Its 135 open and covered slips, launch ramp, trailer parking, gasoline and diesel, live bait, tackle, fish-cleaning station, rentals, and convenience store support anglers and seasonal boaters. Cottages, villas, chalets, condominiums, camping, a pool, and a private beach surround the marina.

Kenlake Marina sits near Eggners Ferry Bridge (US 68) on the grounds of Kenlake State Resort Park on Kentucky Lake. Covered and uncovered slips, transient dockage, power, water, Wi-Fi, mobile pump-out, gas and diesel, a bathhouse, pontoon rentals, and a marina store support seasonal boaters and cruisers. The Burger Barn adds breakfast, lunch, dinner, pizza, a full bar, and waterfront dining beside the docks.

Shawnee Bay Resort's marina is a private Kentucky Lake marina serving waterfront cottages and fishing-focused stays. Covered slips with electricity, a launch ramp, fuel, fishing and pontoon rentals, bait, tackle, licenses, ice, maps, freezer service, and a cleaning station support anglers and boaters. Screened cottage porches overlook the lake, keeping lodging and the marina close together across the 15-acre resort.

Lakeside Campground and Marina is a family-owned Kentucky Lake property on Jonathan Creek. Slip rentals, fuel, tackle, kayak rentals, a launch ramp, fish-cleaning station, market, and boat or RV storage support anglers, paddlers, and seasonal campers. Waterfront full-hookup sites, a pool, playground, showers, game room, and laundry keep camping and marina services on the same property.

Hesters Resort & Marina sits on a protected point just off the main waters of Kentucky Lake. Covered and transient slips, fuel, live bait, a marine store, pontoon and fishing boat rentals, kayaks, and a fish-cleaning station support resort guests and visiting boaters. Eleven furnished rental units keep lodging, kitchens, docks, and outdoor gathering areas close together.

King Creek Resort Marina gives boaters access to Kentucky Lake through protected King Creek Bay near Benton. Transient and seasonal slips, pontoon and fishing boat rentals, fuel, live bait, and paddleboard rentals support anglers, families, and resort guests. Cottages, camping, a private beach, and other shoreline amenities keep the marina connected to the family-owned resort around it.

Sportsman's Lodge Marina is a full-service marina on Jonathan Creek at the US 68 bridge near Benton. Slip rentals and boat rentals anchor the operation, with motel rooms, cottages, fishing cabins, camping, and a swimming pool located elsewhere on the Sportsman's Lodge property. The marina generally operates from late March through October, serving both overnight guests and boaters spending time on Kentucky Lake.

Hickory Hill Resort's marina connects the resort's furnished Kentucky Lake cabins with a private dock, pontoon rentals, and fishing amenities. A fish-cleaning station supports anglers, while the pool, playground, volleyball, basketball, grills, and golf-cart rentals give families additional ways to use the property.

Whispering Oaks Resort's marina serves cabin and campground guests on Kentucky Lake with uncovered electric slips and rental boats. Dockage is available for daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal use, with combined RV and boat-slip options for extended stays. Waterfront cabins, full-hookup RV sites, a swimming beach, and family amenities keep the marina tied closely to the resort.

Cozy Cove Waterfront Resort Marina serves registered resort guests along more than 1,500 feet of Kentucky Lake shoreline. Covered docking, fishing and pontoon rentals, fuel, live bait, fishing licenses, and lake supplies keep boating close to the property's 16 cottages. A sandy beach, swim dock, kayaks, paddleboats, and gathering areas extend the waterfront beyond the marina.