About Sportsman's Lodge Campgrounds & Marina

Sportsman's Lodge Marina sits on Jonathan Creek where US 68 crosses one of Kentucky Lake's broad eastern embayments near Benton. The marina forms the waterfront side of Sportsman's Lodge, connecting boaters directly with the property's motel, cabins, campground, and other accommodations. Slip rentals and rental boats are central to the operation, giving visitors options for keeping a boat at the property or getting onto the lake without bringing their own.

For overnight guests, that arrangement keeps lodging and boating closely connected. Anglers staying in a motel room or fishing cabin can begin the day at the same location, while campers have marina access nearby rather than towing equipment back and forth to a separate facility. Sportsman's Lodge describes itself as a fisherman's getaway, and the way the lodging and marina are arranged reflects that emphasis.

Boat rentals add another layer to the marina. Travelers staying at the resort can plan a Kentucky Lake outing without hauling a boat from home, while slip rentals serve visitors who arrive with their own watercraft. The broader property also includes a swimming pool, giving groups another water-oriented activity away from the dock.

The marina operates seasonally, generally opening in late March and continuing through October. That schedule places its primary season across the spring fishing period, summer recreation months, and into the fall season on Kentucky Lake.