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
Wed
9AM - 1PM
18 February 2026
- SW 9–12 knots.
- 16°C
- UV Index: 1 - Low
- Cloudy
Wed
1PM - 5PM
18 February 2026
- SW 11 knots decreasing to 8 knots. Gusts up to 21 knots.
- 16 to 19°C
- UV Index: 1 - Low
- Cloudy
Wed
5PM - 9PM
18 February 2026
- SW 6 knots. Gusts up to 17 knots.
- Decreasing from 17 to 12°C
- UV Index: 0 - Low
- Cloudy