Nick’s Boat Dock
- What
- Pontoons, kayaks and paddleboards
- Start
- Nick’s Boat Dock beside Axtel
Check pontoon dates online. For kayak or paddleboard questions, call 502-649-2572; the marina’s main number is 270-257-8955.
Fuel, slips & supplies
Rough River Lake marinas
Compare Rough River's three primary marinas, then open a guide for services, contacts, directions and launch details.
Last reviewed September 13, 2026Get on the water
Rent a boat—or bring a captain.
Start with the kind of outing you want, then go directly to the provider for current availability.
Peter Cave Marina
- What
- Boat rentals; call for current inventory
- Start
- Peter Cave Marina
Peter Cave does not publish live rental inventory or online reservations. Call the marina to confirm what is available and arrange the rental.
Clements Marine
- What
- Pontoons, with tubes and floating pads offered as add-ons
- Start
- Paperwork at Clements; launch at the State Park ramp
Clements is a land-based marine business across from the State Park—not an on-water marina.
Boating Adventures with Captain Chris
- What
- Fishing, tubing, water sports and sunset outings
- Start
- Meeting details arranged when you book
This is an outing on the captain’s boat, not a self-operated rental. Check the live calendar or call for current trip availability.
On the water
Marina directory
Rough River State Park Marina
The state resort park marina beside the lodge and year-round launching ramp.
- 199 total slips
- Year-round public ramp
- Marina store
- 270-257-9961
Nick’s Boat Dock
The full-service marina beside the Axtel ramp, with fuel, supplies, slips, rentals and food at Sometimes Grill.
- Fuel & supplies
- Seasonal slips
- Rentals
- 270-257-8955
Peter Cave Marina
A marina with pontoon rentals, boat service, slips, storage and seasonal public ramp access on the Grayson County side of the lake.
- Pontoon rentals
- Boat service
- Slips & storage
- 270-259-4859
Call ahead to confirm current marina and ramp availability.
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