Benton/Aurora Resorts

Whispering Oaks Resort combines waterfront cabins, a marina, boat rentals, a swimming beach, and full-hookup RV sites on Kentucky Lake. Furnished kitchens, pet-friendly lodging, electric boat slips, and short or long-term camping options allow families and boaters to use the property in different ways.

Big Bear Resort began as a fishing camp in 1948 and has grown into a broad Kentucky Lake property near Benton. Cottages, villas, chalets, condominiums, marina townhouses, a restored log cabin, camping, and a full-service marina give visitors many ways to stay near the water. A private beach, pool, boat rentals, water-sports equipment, and fishing amenities keep the resort closely tied to Malcolm and Big Bear Creeks.

Shawnee Bay Resort occupies 15 wooded acres along Kentucky Lake with one, two, and three-bedroom waterfront cottages. Screened porches, a private marina, covered slips, boat rentals, fuel, bait, tackle, and fishing guides give the property a strong angling identity. Families also gain direct access to the shoreline and nearby attractions around Land Between the Lakes, Benton, Murray, and Paducah.

Kenlake State Resort Park combines a 48-room lodge, 34 cottages, camping, dining, tennis, a seasonal pool, trails, and marina access on Kentucky Lake. The park's location near Eggners Ferry Bridge places Land Between the Lakes and Aurora close to the stay. Fishing, birding, walking, bicycling, and year-round tennis give the property an identity that reaches well beyond summer boating.

Hesters Resort is a family-operated Kentucky Lake property with 11 fully furnished rental units on a protected point near the main lake. Nine units sit within about 100 yards of the shoreline, while two overlook the resort and water from higher ground. Full kitchens, outdoor gathering areas, marina services, boat rentals, and fishing amenities give families and anglers a self-contained place to stay near the water.

Aurora's Kentucky Lake Cottages brings motel rooms and furnished one, two, and three-bedroom cottages together about a half mile from Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes. The range of lodging serves couples, families, sportsmen, reunions, and larger groups in one location. A pool with an enclosed slide, play areas, indoor games, grills, and shared outdoor spaces add plenty to do around the property.

King Creek Resort is a family-owned Kentucky Lake retreat on 12 acres along King Creek Bay. Seven cottages, camping, boat and slip rentals, a private beach, paddling equipment, and marina services support families, fishing groups, and seasonal campers. One to three-bedroom cottages sleep up to eight guests while keeping the shoreline and resort recreation close at hand.

Malcolm Creek Resort is a year-round Kentucky Lake property with furnished cottages, a full-service marina, boat rentals, a private beach, pool, playground, and fishing dock. The protected Malcolm Creek setting keeps boating, fishing, swimming, and family recreation close to the lodging. Land Between the Lakes, restaurants, golf, and nearby lake communities add day-trip options beyond the resort.

Hickory Hill Resort is a Kentucky Lake property near Benton with furnished cabins, a private dock, pontoon rentals, a fish-cleaning station, pool, playground, sports areas, and golf-cart rentals. Full kitchens, grills, lake views, and indoor and outdoor seating give families and anglers room to settle in for several days. The arrangement also works well for reunions and groups using several cabins at once.

Sportsman's Lodge brings motel rooms, cottages, fishing cabins, camping, and marina services together at the Jonathan Creek Bridge on Kentucky Lake. the location has long been geared toward anglers and lake travelers, with boat rentals, slip rentals, a swimming pool, and several styles of overnight accommodations in one location. The motel remains open throughout the year, while the marina operates seasonally from late March through October.

Cozy Cove Waterfront Resort is a family-owned Kentucky Lake property spread across 15 acres and more than 1,500 feet of shoreline. Sixteen cottages include smaller accommodations for two alongside larger cabins that sleep groups of up to 18. A sandy beach, boat rentals, covered docking, swim facilities, paddling equipment, and outdoor gathering areas keep much of the stay centered on the water.