How much does a boat slip cost?

What decides the price

• Size. Most lake marinas price each slip by its size, so a longer, wider slip costs more. Some charge by the foot of boat, especially for end ties and visitors.
• Covered or open. A roof usually adds to the price. At Marina @ Rowena on Lake Cumberland, a covered 12 by 32 foot slip is $3,650 a year and an open slip is $1,975.
• Power and water. Some marinas include them, others charge for metered electricity on top.
• The lake. Popular lakes near big cities, with long waitlists, tend to cost more than quieter lakes.
• How you pay. Some marinas bill by the month, others by the season, the quarter or the year, and some give a discount for paying the year up front.

Real prices from three lake marinas

Marina @ Rowena, Lake Cumberland, KY

2026, yearly (April to March). As posted, checked October 20, 2026.

• Covered 12 x 32 ft$3,650 a year
• Covered 14 x 40 ft, twin 30 amp$5,050 a year, plus metered power
• Open, uncovered$1,975 a year
• Houseboat 22 x 80 ft$6,975 a year, plus metered power

Northshore Marina, Lake Travis, TX

2026 season, all covered. As posted, checked October 20, 2026.

• 12 x 28 ft$620 a month, or $7,068 for the year paid up front
• 16 x 40 ft$945 a month, or $10,773 a year
• 22 x 80 ft$2,250 a month, or $25,650 a year

Hurst Harbor Marina, Lake Travis, TX

Rates effective until January 1, 2027. As posted, checked October 20, 2026.

• Covered 12 x 26 ft$545 a month
• Covered 14 x 32 ft$785 a month
• End tie$18 a foot a month, $800 minimum

These are three marinas’ own published prices, not an average. Many marinas don’t post prices at all, so call the marinas on your lake and compare.

Costs to ask about besides the slip

• Metered electricity or a meter fee
• A boat lift, if you want one
• A second boat or a personal watercraft port
• A launch pass or parking
• A deposit, and what happens to it at the end of the lease
• Your boat insurance, which most marinas require

Seasonal, yearly or by the night

A seasonal or yearly lease is usually the best value for a boat that lives at the lake. Renting by the night or the week costs more per day and suits visiting boaters. Dry storage on a trailer or rack usually costs less than a wet slip.