About Smugglers Cove Marina
38.77126° N, 84.93085° W A little prudence is required. At maximum low tide, about ten feet back from the water's edge. At mile 530, the left descending bank of the river enters Craig's Creek on the Kentucky side. (Approximately 2 miles upriver from Markland Damn) Keep your pace in check and center the entrance on the bridge. It's roughly six feet deep. Proceed to the port after crossing the bridge, which is approximately 1/8 mile. Marine is straight ahead on your left. At mean low tide, the bridge clearance is 22 feet. The water is eight feet deep. The general maximum flood level is called the tide value.





Facilities
COORDINATES
38.77137 N, -84.93051 E
Port Information
Telephone
Berth Sizes
< 10m, 10-20m
Depth at MLW
2 - 3m
Manoeuvrability
Fair
Channel Marking
Excellent
Port of Entry
No
Overseas Visitor Berths
Yes
Dock Type
Floating
Style Side To
Yes
Tidal Flow
Beware
Active Winter
Yes
Weather Forecast
Fri
5AM - 9AM
06 February 2026
- SW 6 knots.
- −4°C
- Chance of showers
Fri
9AM - 1PM
06 February 2026
- SW 5 knots increasing to W 7 knots. Gusts up to 18 knots.
- Increasing from −4 to 0°C
- UV Index: 1 - Low
- Rain
Fri
1PM - 5PM
06 February 2026
- NW 8 knots increasing to 10 knots. Gusts up to 22 knots.
- 1°C
- UV Index: 0 - Low
- Cloudy