This section lists marinas and waterfront facilities that operate an active boat rental fleet directly on site. Available vessels typically range from 18-foot fishing skiffs and 24-foot pontoon boats to personal watercraft and ski boats. Before booking, confirm whether fuel is included in the rental price, check state boating license regulations, and verify daily departure schedules.
Albany 2
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Safe Harbor Grider Hill
115 Grider Hill Dock Rd, Albany, KY 42602-7147
Mon 8am-8am, Tue 8am-8am, Wed 8am-8am, Thu 8am-8am, Fri 8am-10am, Sat 8am-10am, Sun 8am-8am
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Safe Harbor Wisdom Dock
7613 Wisdom Dock Rd, Albany, KY 42602
Mon 8am-4am, Tue 8am-4am, Wed 8am-4am, Thu 8am-4am, Fri 8am-6am, Sat 8am-6am, Sun 8am-6am
Benton 2
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Hester's Resort & Marina
350 Hesters Rd, Benton, KY 42025
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Malcolm Creek Resort
325 Guthrie Dr, Benton, KY 42025
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Emerald Isle Resort & Marina
1500 County Park Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718
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Green River Marina
2892 Lone Valley Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718-8214
Corbin 2
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Grove Marina
Grove Rd, Corbin, KY 40701, United States, Corbin, KY 40701
Mon-Sun 7am-11pm
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Grove Marina
558 Ford St, Corbin, KY 40701-1044
Mon-Sun 7am-11pm
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Kentucky Dam Marina
466 Marina Dr, Gilbertsville, KY 42044
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Moors Resort & Marina
570 Moors Rd, Gilbertsville, KY 42044
Fri-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 9am-6pm
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Green Turtle Bay Boat Works
239 Jetty Dr, Grand Rivers, KY 42045-9021
Mon 8am-5pm, Tue 8am-5pm, Wed 8am-5pm, Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-5pm
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Green Turtle Bay Resort & Marina
263 Green Turtle Bay Dr, Grand Rivers, KY 42045
Mon 8am-5pm, Tue 8am-5pm, Wed 8am-5pm, Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-5pm
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Safe Harbor Jamestown
3677 S Highway 92, Jamestown, KY 42629
Mon 8am-10am, Tue 8am-10am, Wed 8am-10am, Thu 8am-10am, Fri 8am-10am, Sat 8am-10am, Sun 8am-10am
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State Dock
6365 State Park Rd, Jamestown, KY 42629
Kuttawa 2
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Buzzard Rock Marina
985 Buzzard Rock Rd, Kuttawa, KY 42055
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Hu-B's at Kuttawa
1709 Lake Barkley Dr, Kuttawa, KY 42055
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Conley Bottom Campground
270 Conley Bottom Rd, Monticello, KY 42633
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Safe Harbor Beaver Creek
8929 West Highway 92, Monticello, KY 42633
Mon 8am-6am, Tue 8am-6am, Wed 8am-6am, Thu 8am-6am, Fri 8am-6am, Sat 7am-7am, Sun 7am-7am
Morehead 2
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Cave Run Marina
4325 Ky Highway 801 S, Morehead, KY 40351-8721
Mon 8am-8pm, Thu 12pm-8pm, Fri 8am-9pm, Sat 8am-10pm, Sun 8am-9pm
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Scott Creek Marina
Scott's Creek Marina rd, KY-801, Morehead, KY 40351
Mon 8am-8pm, Thu 12pm-8pm, Fri 8am-9pm, Sat 8am-10pm, Sun 8am-9pm
Murray 2
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Irvin Cobb Marina
159 Resort Rd, Murray, KY 42071
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Lynnhurst Family Resort
270 Lynnhurst Dr, Murray, KY 42071
Burkesville 1
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Dale Hollow State Park Marina
1226 Marine Rd, Burkesville, KY 42717
Burnside 1
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Safe Harbor Burnside
680 W Lakeshore Dr, Burnside, KY 42519
Mon 8am-5am, Tue 8am-5am, Wed 8am-5am, Thu 8am-5am, Fri 8am-6am, Sat 8am-6am, Sun 8am-5am
Cadiz 1
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Lake Barkley Marina
4200 State Park Rd, Cadiz, KY 42211
Clarkson 1
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Wax Marina
14008 Peonia Rd, Clarkson, KY 42726
Eddyville 1
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Eddy Creek Marina Resort
7612 State Route 93 S, Eddyville, KY 42038
Grayson 1
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Grayson Lake Marina
Launch Ramp Rd, Grayson, KY 41143
Hardin 1
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Kenlake Marina
888 Ken Lake Marina Ln, Hardin, KY 42048
Mon 8am-5pm, Tue 8am-5pm, Wed 8am-5pm, Thu 8am-5pm, Sun 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-6pm, Fri 8am-6pm
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Chimney Rock Marina
250 Chimney Rock Rd, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
Leitchfield 1
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Moutardier Marina Nolin Lake
1990 Moutardier Rd, Leitchfield, KY 42754-8419
Mon 8am-6pm, Tue 8am-6pm, Wed 8am-6pm, Thu 8am-6pm, Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 8am-6pm
London 1
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Holly Bay Marina
London, KY
Lucas 1
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Barren River State Park Marina
1148 State Park Rd, Lucas, KY 42156
Nancy 1
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Wolf Creek Marina
782 Island Ramp Rd, Nancy, KY 42544
Russell Springs 1
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Lake Cumberland Marina
State Hwy, 2108 Highway 1383, Russell Springs, KY 42642-8753
Mon-Thu 8am-4:30pm, Fri-Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 8am-4:30pm
Taylorsville 1
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Taylorsville Lake Marina
1240 Settlers Trace Rd, Taylorsville, KY 40071
Wed-Sun 8am-6pm
Warsaw 1
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Smugglers Cove Marina & Campground
1147 US-42, Warsaw, KY 41095
Williamstown 1
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Williamstown Marina
290 Boat Dock Rd, Williamstown, KY 41097
Also in Kentucky
Good to know
Do I need a boating license to rent a boat at a marina?
Requirements depend on state laws, but most US states require drivers born after a specific cutoff date to hold a NASBLA-approved safety certificate. Marinas frequently administer a 15-minute temporary online or printed course for $10 to $15 prior to departure. Drivers must be at least 21 or 25 years old and present a valid photo ID.
How much does it cost to rent a pontoon or powerboat?
Half-day rentals (4 hours) typically range from $250 to $500, while full-day rentals (8 hours) run between $400 and $900 depending on location and vessel size. Fuel is usually charged separately at marina pump prices upon return, adding $40 to $120 to the total bill. Peak summer weekends often require full-day minimum bookings.
What equipment is included with a boat rental?
Rental rates include US Coast Guard-required safety gear, such as adult life jackets, throwable cushions, fire extinguishers, and anchors. Renters must bring properly fitted life jackets for children under 13, as marina stock in youth sizes is limited. Watersports gear like towable tubes or wakeboards can be rented separately for $30 to $75 per day.
How to shrink wrap a boat?
To shrink wrap a boat, cover support structures with protective padding, lay the shrink film across the hull, heat-shrink it with a heat gun, and add ventilation ports. For large vessels or professional weatherproofing in Kentucky, check the 38 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.
What is a marine survey?
A marine survey is a detailed inspection of a boat's hull, mechanical systems, and overall condition conducted by a certified surveyor. Across Kentucky, MarinaAtlas indexes 38 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.