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River Amenities

Below you will find contact information pertaining to activities on and around the Kentucky River such as River Marina/Dock listings, riverside restaurants, canoe liveries, and camping and lodging information next to the river.

Docks and Marinas

The Kentucky River Authority does not own, operate or maintain any of these facilities. Please check with the dock owners for docking arrangements.

*Note: Kentucky River mile 0 starts where the Kentucky River flows into the Ohio River in Carrollton. R and L indicate river right or river left to a person traveling downstream.

Dock/Marina Info as PDF

Kentucky River dock and marina information, including river mile, web pages, phone number, and location.
Dock/Marina NameRiver Mile*CountyPhoneMap
Kentucky River Lock and Dam 14.0R
Kentucky River Lock and Dam 231.0L
Kentucky River Lock and Dam 342.0L
Kentucky River Campground Dock55.8RFranklin(502) 227-2465Map for Kentucky River Campground Dock
Kentucky River Lock and Dam 465.0L
Frankfort River View Park Dock65.5RFranklinMap for Frankfort River View Park Dock
Benson Marina Boat Dock Facebook page
Benson Marina Boat Dock
65.8LFranklin(502) 875-0475Map for Benson Marina Boat Dock
Frankfort Boat Club Dock66.2R(502) 330-3376Map for Frankfort Boat Club Dock
Kentucky River Lock and Dam 582.2L
Kentucky River Lock and Dam 696.2R
Cummins Ferry Resort Campground & Marina105.3LMercer(859) 865-2003Map for Cummins Ferry Resort Campground & Marina
Kentucky River Lock and Dam 7117.0R
Kentucky River Lock and Dam 8139.9R
Kentucky River Lock and Dam 9157.5R
Three Trees Campground Dock175.3RClark(859) 749-3227Map for Three Trees Campground Dock
Kentucky River Lock and Dam 10176.4L
Old Habits Boat Dock Facebook page
Old Habits Boat Dock
179.3RClark(859) 527-7888Map for Old Habits Boat Dock
Red River Boat Dock and Campground​ Facebook page
Red River Boat Dock and Campground​
190.8RClark(859) 842-4590Map for Red River Boat Dock and Campground​
Kentucky River Lock and Dam 11201.0R
Irvine Boat Dock218.0LEstillMap for Irvine Boat Dock
Kentucky River Lock and Dam 12220.9R
Kentucky River Lock and Dam 13239.9L
Kentucky River Lock and Dam 14249.0R

Camping and Lodging

The Kentucky River Authority does not own, operate or maintain any of these facilities. Please use the contacts listed below to make arrangements.

*Note: Kentucky River mile 0 starts where the Kentucky River flows into the Ohio River in Carrollton. R and L indicate river right or river left to a person traveling downstream.

Camping/Lodging Info as PDF

Kentucky River camping and lodging information, including river mile, ramp and dock availability, webpages, phone number, and location.
Camping/Lodging AreaRiver Mile*RampDockPhoneMap
Two Rivers Campground0.4RNearbyNo(502)732-4665Map for Two Rivers Campground
Kentucky River Lock and Dam 14.0R
News Café Bed & Breakfast28.5RNearbyNo(502) 484-2919Map for News Café Bed & Breakfast
Kentucky River Lock and Dam 231.0L
Lockport Camping Area (Ace's Grocery)31.1LYesNo(502) 845-4899Map for Lockport Camping Area (Ace's Grocery)
Kentucky River Lock and Dam 342.0L
Still Waters Campground51.9RYesNo(502) 223-8896Map for Still Waters Campground
Kentucky River Campground55.8RYesYes(502) 227-2465Map for Kentucky River Campground
Kentucky River Lock and Dam 465.0L
Capital Plaza Hotel65.7RNearbyNearby(502) 227-5100Map for Capital Plaza Hotel
Kentucky River Lock and Dam 582.2L
Kentucky River Lock and Dam 696.2R
Camp on the Kentucky Campground104.9RNearbyNo(859) 879-6402Map for Camp on the Kentucky Campground
Cummins Ferry Resort Campground & Marina105.3LYesYes(859) 865-2003Map for Cummins Ferry Resort Campground & Marina
Palisades Adventures (by appointment only) Facebook page
Palisades Adventures (by appointment only)
113.5LYesNo(859) 612-8826Map for Palisades Adventures (by appointment only)
Kentucky River Lock and Dam 7117.0R
Camp Nelson RV Park135LYesNo(859) 548-2113Map for Camp Nelson RV Park
Kentucky River Lock and Dam 8139.9R
Sugar Creek Resort142.5RNo(859) 885-9359Map for Sugar Creek Resort
Kentucky River Lock and Dam 9157.5R
Three Trees Campground175.3RYesYes(859) 749-3227Map for Three Trees Campground
Boonesborough State Park175.9LYesNo(859) 527-3454Map for Boonesborough State Park
Kentucky River Lock and Dam 10176.4L
Red River Boat Dock and Campground​ Facebook page
Red River Boat Dock and Campground​
190.8RYesYes(859) 842-4590​Map for Red River Boat Dock and Campground​
Kentucky River Lock and Dam 11201.0R
Kentucky River Park and Rec Center (Primitive Camping)212.0RCanoe LaunchNoMap for Kentucky River Park and Rec Center (Primitive Camping)
Kentucky River Lock and Dam 12220.9R
Kentucky River Lock and Dam 13239.9L
Kentucky River Lock and Dam 14249.0R

Other Amenities