500 North Riverfront
Paducah, KY 42001
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Offered
Mooring
Not Offered
Day Trip
Not Offered
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233 Reviews
by Julie R. - Verified user on Oct 21, 2026
Really enjoyed our stay at the transient dock. Power and water, clean park area, easy walk to Quilt museum and restaurants! Would love to go back!
by Michael P. - Verified user on Oct 20, 2026
Great protected tie-up, gas guy was prompt (they have special hours, so call ahead if you need special gas hours. The icing on the cake was getting a NEBO message first thing in the morning from the City of Paducah giving us all the restaurants, museums and things to see within walking distance from the city dock! 💕
by Michael R. on Oct 19, 2026
The docks are like new and very close to town for exploring. There are no bathroom facilities, but not given a lower rating for that, they make no facilities known before docking. They do have fuel and a pumpout. It was rocky/rolling due to barge traffic throughout the night, but fun to watch from the boat!
by Zachary W. on Oct 15, 2026
Very responsive staff. Docks appear brand new, were easy to get into and are close to town (note: no bathroom facilities). Paducah itself was a great stop for a couple days!!
by Kiira B. - Verified user on Oct 13, 2026
Beautiful wide dock, conveniently located to town, and has lots of power & water. As they have no onsite staff they error on the side of caution and poorly utilize their dock space. If you can't get a reservation, reach out to the boats ahead of you on Nebo and find out how much extra room there is. They will let you raft and there is also the fuel dock which they don't reserve. The pump out was broken, but apparently the part has been ordered.
by Jenna & Darlene G. - Verified user on Oct 06, 2026
The facility is well engineered and built, it is a shame you don't provide any / much service. The pedestals are covered in bugs and likely haven't been cleaned since they've been put in. They pump out didn't work. No one answers the phone on weekends. While staff was here Monday morning pumping fuel, and very friendly, he simply doesn't know about boats and has other responsibilities.
I understand it is tough with such a small dock, but you invested SO much money in it, and are charging FULL services prices at a marina that is just a city dock. The pricing doesn't meet the service provided.
by Tim M. - Verified user on Oct 03, 2026
The dock master was very atentative and getting the fuel pumps repaired as quickly as possible to get us diesel so we can move onto Evansville. Thanks to all the guys on the dock!
by Sharon & John H. - Verified user on Oct 03, 2026
Great floating docks and good location to town and farmers market, town, restaurants.
by Debbie W. - Verified user on Sep 26, 2026
Our stay was great! Great little town
by Carol M. - Verified user on Sep 26, 2026
Brand new, floating docks in great shape, easy walking distance to town. Wonderful staff that is very friendly and helpful. You will receive an email on the day of stay with local happenings and restaurants which is quite helpful.
Some wakes from barges if you are on the outside, less so on the land side. Put out plenty of fenders.
All tie ups are on a long face dock, and you are free upon arrival to select the space best for you. Be prepared to tie up on your own as staff is not on site. It is helpful for other transients of after you are completely settled you move forward or back to consolidate space and allow more people in.
If the dock is full, you may raft up to another boat. Notify the marina and the owner of the other boat must also notify the marina. This needs to be done through Dockwa.
No facilities, including no bathrooms, showers, or laundry. There is fuel (both diesel and gas) as well as pump out. Call the office to arrange fueling / pump out.
Overall, a great stop on the river and we would stay again.
by Theodore K. - Verified user on Sep 25, 2026
Pump out never worked during our stay. Attendant was pleasant and helpful, but couldn't get it. Lot's of wake. Also, random people have access to dock. Never saw any security.
by Ted H. - Verified user on Sep 22, 2026
What a great stop. Had we know it was so cool we would have planned to stay longer. Next time.
by Madonna R. - Verified user on Sep 19, 2026
Great city docks, clean secure. Diesel pumps were down awaiting a part
by David N. - Verified user on Sep 17, 2026
Great stop, enjoyed several of the things the town had to offer
by Todd V. - Verified user on Sep 13, 2026
Good communication, fueling was easy, quaint town
by Ginger Z. - Verified user on Sep 12, 2026
The town and the dock were beautiful. The power kept tripping on the whole dock for two days. Generator was needing to stay on. Electrician was sent out and he fixed for a moment then went out again.
by Charles M. - Verified user on Sep 09, 2026
Dock was amazing. & Close to town
by Patti P. - Verified user on Sep 08, 2026
Super easy, with big dock and great access to the city.
by Catherine m. - Verified user on Aug 29, 2026
Dock was clean and well lit.
by Kathy D. - Verified user on Aug 27, 2026
Very nice dock, fuel, water, pump out and 30/50. Bit of a hike up the dock to shore and then about 3 blocks to town. It would be great to have benches not pontoon the ramp but at the top while you’re waiting for a ride.
by Alan A. - Verified user on Aug 05, 2026
This was our first time to Paducah. We will definitely be back.
by Virginia O. - Verified user on Jul 21, 2026
Nice dock! Great town to stop at. Beautiful new floating dock with power and water. Lots of places to walk the dog up the ramp too. Would stay there again!
by Chris B. - Verified user on Jun 15, 2026
Surprised that we were the only boat there. Very reasonable fuel prices. Great service from Greg. Nice food and music festival going on Friday nights in the summer.
by Matt L. - Verified user on Jun 05, 2026
I stay here frequently. I do wish the city would discourage non-tenants from accessing the dock. There was one man fishing with a bow and arrow from the dock, and one random young woman sitting on the end of the dock late last night. I was concerned for her safety along with ours. The signs leading to the docks should say no trespassing/not admittance to non tenants (boat owners only).
by Gary W. - Verified user on Nov 05, 2025
Encountered very friendly people working on the dock and in town. Very clean nice docking area.
About City of Paducah Transient Docks
ATTENTION: On May 1st,2026, our prices will be increasing to $1.75 per a ft. PUMP OUT SERVICES ARE CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: The City of Paducah received grant funds to renovate the riverfront to include park facilities, plaza space, intersection improvements, and a pier. Construction will occur beginning December 2024 and continue through Spring 2026. Docking at the Transient dock will be accessible during construction. Please use designated walkways when leaving on foot.
ATTENTION: When docking riverside, please avoid marked construction area near power pedestal No. 5.
FUELING SERVICES: Paducah's Transient Boat Dock is not staffed. Please call for fueling service on approach. When arriving to the dock, if fuel is needed, you will need to park on the fuel pump side. Boats arriving after 2pm will be serviced the next day. Limited hours of operation on Holidays. We reserve the right to delay all dock operations in the event of inclement weather. This is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of both boaters and City of Paducah employees.
DELIVERIES: Packages cannot be delivered to the Transient Dock. There is a Post Office located at 300 S. 4th Street, 42003. Please have mail and packages delivered to this location. Grocery deliveries are permitted but may have limited access due to construction activities in the area.
HOSPITALITY: There are several local eateries, shops, and boutiques within walking distance.
"The next generation is really why we're here today... The riverfront is the one common neighborhood for everyone in this area. The one neighborhood that everyone shares is the river, because after all, that is how Paducah got here.
The great old river is replete with history of the United States of America. I want to help the community enhance the river experience so that this common neighborhood that everyone has will be a place to go and enjoy yourself for years and years to come."
-- U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (August 28, 2006, on Paducah's Riverfront)
Booking Info
When submitting your reservation request, please include dinghy and swim platform in the length of the boat as we are a linear dock.
We can be reached DAILY from 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM to answer any customer service related inquiries regarding reservations, fuel pricing, or other information at the following numbers: - 7 days a week: 270-444-8508 or 270-538-9849 - Any calls, reservations, requested fuel pumping assistance, or other inquiries that come after 02:00 PM will be handled the next business day.
Reservations - Check-in: 3:00 PM - Check-out: 11:00 AM - Book online through Dockwa - credit card only, no discounts
Fuel Facility - Daily Hours: 8:30am - 2:00pm - Credit card only - no discounts - Valvtech Products - Diesel - 90 Octane Non-ethanol Unleaded Gasoline - Free pump out with purchase of twenty-five gallons of fuel or more
Electric & Water - 9 Electrical/Water Mooring Pedestals Available - No water charges - Water/sewer operations are seasonally based - 30 AMP-12v - $5.00 - Dual 30 AMP-12v - $10.00 - 50 AMP-240v - $10.00 - Dual 50 AMP–240v - $20.00
Tax Rate - Due to recent legislation passed by the state of Kentucky, as of July 1st, 2018, docking and electrical fees will now include a 6% sales tax. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Other Info - Mooring is available to transient boaters and their guests - Dock does not provide a security gate - Fishing and swimming are not allowed from the dock
Special Alert - Transient boaters are advised that a downstream shoal exists. To avoid grounding vessels, approach the dock perpendicular from the navigation channel.
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