Access Site
KY
Sportsman Anchor Resort
City: Benton, KY
County: Marshall County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.80309000, -88.20205000
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Clarks River at Almo, KY
5.4 mi away
Cumberland River near Grand Rivers, KY
9.4 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
About This Access Site
**Location & Access:**
Sportsman Anchor Resort offers a private cement boat ramp on Kentucky Lake (Tennessee River) near Benton in Marshall County, Kentucky. The ramp is located just east of the Jonathan Creek Bridge; take KY 408 east of Benton, turn right on US 68, and the ramp entrance is on the right past the bridge. This facility is popular with anglers and recreational boaters accessing the lake.
**Facilities & Services:**
The resort caters to boaters with several amenities including a private cement launching ramp, fish cleaning station, and bait shop (live and artificial bait available). The facility appears to operate seasonally and offers trailer hook-ups for those planning extended visits. For current hours of operation, fees, and specific seasonal availability, contact the resort directly at (270) 354-6568.
**Nearby Recreation:**
The access point provides convenient entry to Kentucky Lake's recreational opportunities and proximity to Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge, making it suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboat users interested in fishing or exploring the broader Tennessee River system in western Kentucky.
Sportsman Anchor Resort offers a private cement boat ramp on Kentucky Lake (Tennessee River) near Benton in Marshall County, Kentucky. The ramp is located just east of the Jonathan Creek Bridge; take KY 408 east of Benton, turn right on US 68, and the ramp entrance is on the right past the bridge. This facility is popular with anglers and recreational boaters accessing the lake.
**Facilities & Services:**
The resort caters to boaters with several amenities including a private cement launching ramp, fish cleaning station, and bait shop (live and artificial bait available). The facility appears to operate seasonally and offers trailer hook-ups for those planning extended visits. For current hours of operation, fees, and specific seasonal availability, contact the resort directly at (270) 354-6568.
**Nearby Recreation:**
The access point provides convenient entry to Kentucky Lake's recreational opportunities and proximity to Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge, making it suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboat users interested in fishing or exploring the broader Tennessee River system in western Kentucky.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge
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