Dive Into Herrington Lake Season 2026
Spectators record Lights Over Herrington with their phones in 2025 (file image).
Robert Moore
Herald Staff
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Winter seems to be almost over and it’s finally time to do what Mercer County loves best: spend the summer on Herrington Lake. The local marinas are ready for another season. In addition to boat ramps, many offer dine-in and carry-out dining as well as live entertainment. Here’s a rundown on what local marinas have to offer, courtesy of herringtonlakeky.com.
But first, a quick reminder: the biggest fireworks show in Mercer County, Lights Over Herrington, starts at dusk at the Kennedy Mill Bridge on Saturday, July 4. Sponsors include Chimney Rock Marina, G&J Pepsi, Kamp Kennedy Marina, Pandora Marina and Sunset Marina and Resort. For more information, visit lightsoverherrington.com.
• Bryant’s Camp (766 Bryant’s Camp Road, Lancaster). Boat ramp, indoor boat storage at Herrington Boat Storage, live bait. Currently renovating cabins and restaurant but ramp is open—including for fishing tournaments—and live bait available. Contact: 859-339-3183 or email [email protected] or Facebook @Bryants Camp Updates.
Image: chimneyrockmarina.com.
• Chimney Rock Marina and Restaurant (250 Chimney Rock Road, Harrodsburg). Gas, dine-in/out restaurant, boat slip rentals, boat rentals, bait and boat launch. Restaurant hours: Fridays from 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Full time hours starting in June. Contact: 859-748-7625 or text 859-361-0132 or email chimneyrockmarina@gmail or visit online at chimneyrockmarina.com or Facebook @Chimney Rock Chimney Rock Marina and Restaurant.
• Coffey’s Cove Marina (1354 Taylor Road, Danville). Launch ramp, bait shop, boat and cabin rentals, kayak and tube rentals, ice, ice cream and snacks. Contact: 859-324-1236 or Facebook @coffeys.covemarina.1.
• The Cove Marina (305 Red Gate Road, Lancaster). Ramp open only. Contact: 859-304-1430 or email at [email protected] or Facebook @TheCoveHerrington.
Image: Cane Run Marina and RV Park Facebook page.
• Freeman’s Cane Run Marina and RV Park (326 Cane Run Camp Road, Harrodsburg). Boat launch, slips, rental, campground Hours: Ramp always open for fishing. Contact: 859-748-5487 or email [email protected] or Facebook @Cane Run Marina and RV Park.
• Gwinn Island Resort and Marina (1200 Gwinn Island Road, Danville). Ramp only. Contact: 859-236-4286.
• Herrington Lake Marina (136 South Homestead Lane, Lancaster). Idler;s Cover Restaurant, boat slips and boat rental Restaurant hours: Friday from 4 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday and Sunday. Contact: 859-548-2282 or email [email protected] or visit online at herringtonlakemarina.com or Facebook @herringtonmarina.
Image: Kamp Kennedy Marina Facebook page.
• Kamp Kennedy Marina, Restaurant and Campground (4646 Kennedy Bridge Road, Lancaster). Gas, Oar House Restaurant, shop, rental venue, boat slips, and campsites nightly and long-term RV. Oar House hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: open 10 a.m., serving breakfast to noon, limited dinner menu until 6 p.m. Pizzas available 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays: open 10 a.m., serving breakfast to noon, dinner menu until 9 p.m. Pizzas available until 10 p.m. Dinner specials served 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays: Breakfast from 8 a.m to noon, dinner menu served until 9 p.m. Pizzas available until 10 p.m. Dinner specials served 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays: Breakfast from 8 a.m to noon, dinner menu served until 6 p.m. Pizzas available until 7 p.m. Contact: 859-548-2002 or email [email protected] or visit online at kampkennedymarina.com or Facebook @kampkennedymarina.
• Kings Mill Marina (570 Kings Mill Road, Lancaster). After being closed for renovations, Kings Mill is scheduled to reopen under new ownership this summer, offering gas, snacks, ice, grill and bait. Contact: 859-548-2091 or Facebook@ Kings Mill Marina.
Image: Mid Lake Marina and Campground Facebook page.
• Mid Lake Marina and Campground (238 Cedar Lane, Harrodsburg). Gas, restaurant (dine-in and carryout), boat slip rental, shop, full hookup campground. Opening Memorial Day weekend. Contact: 859-358-0822 or email [email protected] or Facebook @MidLakeMarina.
Image: Pandora Marina Facebook page.
• Pandora Marina (125 Pandora Drive, Harrodsburg). Gas, restaurant (dine-in and carryout), boat and slip rentals, boat launch. Open daily Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Contact: 859-748-9121 or Facebook @Pandora Marina.
Image: Royalty’s Marina Facebook page.
• Royalty’s Marina (2095 Normans Camp Road, Harrodsburg). Gas, snacks, boat rentals. New owner Scotty and Laura Williams say their hours after Memorial Day will be Fridays from noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with more hours possible as needed. They also offer breakfast, lunch and dinner, gas, retail, live bait, short-term cabins and pontoon rental (possibly fishing boat later this summer). Williams said they hope to be doing a “grand opening.” Contact: 859-748-5459 or email [email protected] or Facebook @Royalty’s Marina.
Image: Sunset Marina and Resort Facebook page.
• Sunset Marina and Resort (325 Sunset Lodge Road, Lancaster). Gas, dining, shop, snacks, camping, boat slip rental, boat rental, floating cabin rental, cottage rentals. Check weekend schedule for lakeside karaoke. Restaurant hours: Friday from 4 to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from noon to 9 p.m. Additional days start Friday, May 22. Weekly entertainment includes Karaoke with Rick beginning at 8 p.m. on Fridays. Contact: 859-548-3591 or visit online at sunsetmarinaandresort.com or Facebook @Sunsetmarinaandresort.
