Two of the most popular houseboat destinations in the US are on the Kentucky/Tennessee border; Lake Cumberland in Kentucky, and Dale Hollow Lake in Tennessee. Both locations have gorgeous tree-lined shoreline, and countless secluded coves to moor your houseboat, but each is special in its own way. See what each destination has to offer:

Lake Cumberland, KY

Where Is It: On the south central border of Kentucky, Lake Cumberland sits about 1.5 hours drive east of Bowling Green, KY and 2.5 hour drive from either Nashville or Knoxville TN. -- SEE MAP --

Why You Should Visit: Lake Cumberland is known for its tree-lined beauty, world class fishing, record breaking events, and sightseeing.

Must See/Do: Seventy-Six Falls is accessible by boat, best viewed by water. 17 miles by water from State Dock Marina, 23 miles from Lake Cumberland Marina, and 54 miles from Lee's Ford Marina.

Best Time to Go: Houseboat season runs from April through October -- SEE WEATHER --

Good to Know: An area known as "Party Cove" is near State Dcok Marina if you're looking for a party atmosphere, and easy enough to avoid if not.

Events: Two of the most popular Poker Runs take place on Lake Cumberland: Thunder Run in June, and Poker Run the weekend after Labor Day.
Raft Up weekend is held on the first Saturday in August; it began in 2010 after Lake Cumberland was awarded the Guinness Book of World Records title for World's Largests Boat Tie-Up.

Houseboat Options and Sizes: Twenty-nine houseboat sizes ranging from 5-16 sleepers -- SEE HOUSEBOATS --

Fifteen houseboat sizes at State Dock Marina ranging from 8-16 sleepers:

• 3 night weekend: Thurs-Sun or Fri-Mon
• 4 night midweek: Sun-Thurs or Mon-Fri
• 7 nights full week starting Sun, Mon, Thurs, or Fri
  *schedule may vary by houseboat model

Nine houseboat sizes at Lee's Ford Marina ranging from 7-10 sleepers
*Four stationary houseboats remain dockside: Red Tiny, 56' 2-Bedroom Harbor Cottage, 84' Big Gray, and 84' Cream Harbor Cottage

• 3 night weekend: Thurs-Sun
• 4 night midweek: Sun-Thurs
• 7 night full week starting Sun or Thurs

Four houseboat sizes at Lake Cumberland Marina ranging from 5-14 sleepers

• Floathouzzes are stationary: 2 night minimum, no Saturday arrival or departure
• Blue Tiny and Green Tiny are drivable and operate on the same schedule as Lee's Ford houseboats listed above

More About the Experience: 
Lake Cumberland: Houseboating Heaven
Introducing Lake Cumberland Floathouzzes

Dale Hollow Lake, TN

Where Is It: Dale Hollow Lake is on the northern border of Tennessee among the Highland Rim Mountains. Sunset Marina is located in Monroe TN, about an hour's drive east of Nashville-- SEE MAP --

Why You Should Visit: Dale Hollow Lake is known for its water clarity, boasting one of the nation's cleanest lakes.

Best Time to Go: Houseboat season runs from April through October -- SEE WEATHER --

Good to Know: The "Smallmouth Capital of the World", there are more trophy smallmouth caught on Dale Hollow Lake than any other body of water in the world. There are also Largemouth, Spotted Bass, Walley, Crappie, Catfish, Bluegill, Trout, and Musky. **You may need a separate license for each state's (TN/KY) wateres depending where you are on the lake.

Houseboat Options and Sizes: Three houseboat sizes ranging from 8-12 sleepers -- SEE HOUSEBOATS --

• 3 night weekend: Fri-Mon
• 4 night midweek: Mon-Fri
• 7 nights full week starting Mon or Fri

More About the Experience: 
Dale Hollow Lake: A Tennessee Treasure

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