Reviews: Kenlake Marina

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on Sep 10, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Wow - Kenlake Marina was excellent! It was the first location we have had with showers/bath /laundry facilities since we started down the Mississippi River. Wish that we had planned a few more days here. Well marked entrance channel, plenty of depth, easy accessible fuel dock and plenty of maneuver room to the transient face dock. The breakwater provides great wind and wake protection. This was the first quiet night sleep that we have had since leaving the upper Illinois River. Very nice, clean, private bath/shower facilities. Laundry with 3 or 4 washers and dryers. Very good restaurant that serves Breakfast, Lunch and dinner. Nice state park adjacent with great walking and pet area. Houseboat residents and all employees were very welcoming. After 4500 miles of the Great Loop - it's nice to be back "home" in TN/KY. We homeport in East TN and will definitely be returning to Kenlake Marina.

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Reviewed by: Mike Hopkins , Tortue de Mer, on Oct 28, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Easy access through a well marked channel. Fuel pumps and pump out has easy access. Nice Docks. There was a restaurant (Burger Barn) on site - food was great. Staff very friendly and helpful. Amanda even offered to drop off an Amazon return for us. Marina has bathroom/ shower suites, and laundry available. The area is beautiful (Kenlake State Park). Lots of space to walk and great for dogs. I couldn't give 5 stars because the bathrooms need to be cleaned more often. But this is a very strong 4 regardless. It was just what we needed for a couple nights.

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Reviewed by: June Sneider on Oct 17, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 49'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

Great, quiet marina. 5 bathrooms suites, laundry, courtesy car, restaurant open in season, but ice cream all the time. Friendly and helpful

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Reviewed by: Janet Green on Oct 14, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Nice marina in a peaceful, rural setting. The floating docks are in good shape as are laundry and restrooms. The restaurants are closed this time of year. There is nothing nearby to walk to; however they have a loaner cargo van we used to run errands. Every one has been very friendly and helpful.

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Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Oct 23, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

Nice little marina in a well protected cove. Docks are in great shape with wide walkways. Very friendly staff that are helpful tying up. Nice restaurant with good food. Very Peaceful! The quietest marina we have ever stayed in. Green space to take the dog on a good walk. Cell and wifi signals are weak and No over the air TV. Dockage .80/ft with BoatUS and fuel price was $3.26/Gallon.

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Reviewed by: David Mann , Now or Never, on Jul 17, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.7'

Rating: 5

Well protected harbor. Fuel, pump out, potable water. Nice floating diner for breakfast or lunch. Clean surroundings. Polite staff. No terrestrial television available. Lots of activity to watch if desired. We enjoyed watching the rental boats coming back in on one windy afternoon. Plenty of clear water to maneuver. Very reasonable pricing.

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Reviewed by: Ron Pearson on Jun 25, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 34'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

On my way south on the Tennessee and my bilge pump began tripping. Naturally concerned about water incursion into the bilge, I made an unscheduled stop at Kenlake Marina. After we tied up at their transient dock to investigate, I called the office to report in. I spoke with Carol who was super helpful in finding a couple of her crew to come over to help me investigate. We crafted a hypothesis as to the cause and determined it was safe to proceed back to my previous port of call. Bottom line… nice facility, friendly and accommodating staff and super nice people. Thank you Carol and crew!

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Reviewed by: janice on Nov 22, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 25'
Draft: 7.0'

Rating: 4

When we arrived at the marina the first thing we noticed was the fact the marina was an old barge. How neat! The staff was amazing! The mother and daughter that work together are especially sweet, and will get whatever you need done! The restaurant attached to the marina is very convenient. The burgers are amazing but the breakfast is to die for so if your up early enough go then! The only reason i can’t give them the last star is because of the shower houses not being finished yet, but as soon as they are i will gladly give all five starts!

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Reviewed by: Elaine Sturm , Twelve Stones, on Oct 2, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 37'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Onsite restaurant, a great covered dock-tail area & floating docks. They have plans to build a new shower/restroom area but not sure when this will happen. There is nothing close to walk or bike to and they do not have a courtesy car. So if you want to be mobile, you will have to go with Enterprise who will pick you up.

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