500 North Riverfront
Paducah, KY 42001
Dock
Offered
Mooring
Not Offered
Day Trip
Not Offered
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225 Reviews
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.
by Michael B. - Verified user on Nov 02, 2025
We loved this place. After three nights of long travel and anchorages, it was great to tie up to a quiet rock and have access to electricity and water (pump out was inop). The dock is in excellent shape and all power pedestals had both 50 and 30 amp hookups. No bathrooms or showers. Minimal wakes. The dock is a 5 min walk into the very cute town with a wide selection of excellent restaurants, shops and bars. We would have stayed an extra night but needed to keep moving.
by David P. - Verified user on Nov 02, 2025
Excellent docks and close to town
by Mark S. - Verified user on Oct 31, 2025
Solid dock with power and water, 15 min walk to restaurants. Not much motion from the river if you're on the inside
by Brian B. - Verified user on Oct 22, 2025
Dock itself is nice and close to town, but too expensive for no PUMPOUT and restricted fuel hours. Coming into the dock mid afternoon with extreme wind and no dock hands while paying for a marina is not good. Then, no fuel available after we got there and before we needed to leave next morning for next leg of trip is also a negative.
by Sylvie B. - Verified user on Oct 22, 2025
A lot of space for around 10 boats
by Michael T. - Verified user on Oct 20, 2025
Great facility. Easy walk to downtown features. Beautiful town. Grocery and package stores require motorized transport.
by Deborah L. - Verified user on Oct 19, 2025
Easy to get into and close to town
by Kathleen K. - Verified user on Oct 18, 2025
Great staff and location
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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