Axtel area · Breckinridge County

Nick’s Boat Dock

A family-operated full-service marina beside Axtel, with fuel on the water, slips, pontoon and small-watercraft rentals, a pro shop and the Sometimes Grill.

Last reviewed September 12, 2026
Nick’s Boat Dock at Rough River Lake
Nick’s Boat Dock
On the waterFuel & suppliesGas, snacks, drinks and boating gear listed
RentalsPontoons & moreKayaks and paddleboards also advertised
DockageSeasonal slipsOpen, covered, cruiser and houseboat options listed
Main contact270-257-8955Use for current hours and availability

At the marina

Services & amenities

  • Gas on the water
  • Pontoon rentals with online reservations
  • Kayak and paddleboard rentals
  • Seasonal boat and personal-watercraft slips
  • Pro shop, boating supplies, snacks and drinks
  • Sometimes Grill and soft-serve ice cream

Before you go

Details worth checking

Fuel, food, rental and staffed dock hours are seasonal. Nick's published pages currently show conflicting hours, so call the main number for the day you plan to visit.

The official rental system can be used to check pontoon dates. For kayak or paddleboard questions, the rentals page lists 502-649-2572.

The marina is beside the public Axtel launch, but marina services and public ramp access are separate.

Boat launch

Ramp & water access

Open the complete boat-ramp guide

The adjacent Axtel public access is a paved, multiple-lane fee ramp with paved parking and a courtesy dock. Kentucky Fish & Wildlife lists the public ramp year-round and open 24 hours.

The marina's seasonal service schedule does not change the public ramp listing.

TARR local access note: Axtel's newer third ramp reaches the lake at winter pool. That does not mean marina fuel, food or rental service is staffed year-round.

Accessibility information

Kentucky Fish & Wildlife lists accessible parking and restrooms at the neighboring Axtel public launch. Nick's does not publish enough detail to confirm accessible marina boarding or routes.

Current sources

Check the original listings

Nick’s Boat Dock official websiteNick’s rentalsKDFWR Axtel ramp record

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