Guist Creek Marina & Campground

Information may not be reliable

The campground is available from March 1 st through November for primitive or pull-through RV camping. All pull-through sites have water and electric hook-ups. There is a shower house with restrooms and a dumping station. Camping Fees: Primitive/Tent Camping: $15.00 per night/2 people Pull-through sites with water & electric: $16.50 per night/2 people Additional campers are: Age 5 - 14 $1.00 each Age 14 & up $2.00 each Take I-64 East from Louisville (approximately 40 miles) or I-54 West from Lexington (approximately 60 miles). At Shelbyville, take EXIT 35 (Hwy 53 North) to first traffic light (US 60) - turn RIGHT, drive to stoplight at Shelby County High School (on left) - Turn LEFT at light (onto Rocket Lane) - go to end of this road - at STOP sign - Turn RIGHT onto KY 1779 (Benson Road) continue until you cross a concrete bridge. Just past the bridge turn RIGHT at first road - this is the entrance to Guist Creek Marina & Campground. Guist Creek Lake is the county's largest lake and one of its best kept secrets. In a serene rural part of the county, deer, turkey, and other wildlife are seen frequently near the water. The 325 acre lake is located northeast of Shelbyville off KY 1779 and is also visible from US 60 between Shelbyville and Clayvillage. The lake is primarily for fisherman. It is one of the best bass lakes for its size in the state. Fishery include: largemouth bass, hybrid stripers, cat fish, crappie, blue gill and rock fish. Many fisherman reports catching fish over 5 pounds regularly. The record largemouth bass for this lake is over 10 pounds. There is a launching ramp at the marina. The marina offers items such as: gas, live bait, tackle, boat supplies, snacks, drinks, ice, etc. Fishing licenses may also be purchased through the marina. Covered boat and pontoon slips are available for lease. Rental motor boats are also available on a daily basis. Boat Launch Fee: $5.00 Speed boats are required to slow to an idle when passing fishing boats; however, there is a special water skiing area for those who enjoy the sport. Water skiing is permitted from the 3rd Thursday in May to September 30th. Guist Creek Marina & Campground 11990 Boat Dock Road Shelbyville, KY 40065 502-647-5359 The county's largest lake and one of its best-kept secrets. In a serene rural part of the county, deer and turkey are frequently near the water. The 325-acre lake is located northeast of Shelbyville. The marina and campground are off KY 1779. The lake is primarily for fisherman. It is one of the best bass lakes for its size in the state, Fishery includes: largemouth bass, hybrid stripers, cat fish, crappie, bluegill and rock bass. Bass over 5 pounds are caught regularly. The record largemouth bass for this lake is over 10 pounds. Speed boats are required to slow to an idle when passing fishing boats, however, there is a special water-skiing area for those who enjoy the sport, from the 3rd Thursday in May to September 30. The campground is available March 1st through November for primitive or pull-through RV camping. All pull-through sires have water and electric hookups. There is a shower house and dumping station. The marina is a full service facility offering: gas, live bait, tackle, snack, drinks, ice, etc. Covered boat and pontoon slips are available. Fishing license may be purchased through the marina. Department of Fish & Wildlife Shelbyville/Shelby County Tourist Commission Shelby County Fiscal Court City of Shelbyville Shelby County Chamber of Commerce The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation Recreation Boating and Fishing Foundation Kentucky Tourism Cabinet Shelby County Industrial Foundation Shelbyville-Shelby County Parks & Recreation