At the marina
Services & amenities
- Open, covered and houseboat slips
- Marina store with limited staffed hours
- Public paved boat ramp
- Courtesy dock
- Shoreline access and fish-cleaning station
- Picnic area near the launch
Before you go
Details worth checking
The current Kentucky State Parks listing directs slip and pricing questions to 270-257-9961. The park's main number is 270-257-2311.
No dependable 2026 staffed schedule is published. Call ahead to confirm fuel, store stock and current pontoon or kayak rental availability.
The address shown is for the state park and lodge; the directions button opens the marina and ramp pin inside the park.
Kentucky Fish & Wildlife lists a free, paved, multiple-lane ramp with paved parking and a courtesy dock. The launch itself is listed year-round and open 24 hours.
Marina and retail service are listed as year-round with limited hours, which is separate from 24-hour ramp access.
TARR local access note: the State Park ramp and Axtel's newer third ramp are the two Rough River launches that remain usable at winter pool.
Accessibility information
Kentucky Fish & Wildlife lists accessible parking at the launch. Call the marina or park for current dock, restroom and boarding-access details.
Current sources