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Herrington Lake

Danville, Kentucky — Garrard County.

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2,848Surface acres
11Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 120023365).

Location & fast facts

Where Herrington Lake is in Kentucky

The red circle marks Herrington Lake.

Fast facts

About Herrington Lake

  • Counties: Garrard, Mercer, Boyle
  • Nearest city: Danville (about 0.3 mi from the lake)
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 26 mi from Lexington and 67 mi from Louisville, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Kentucky: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in Kentucky

Official KDFWR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 11 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Camping. 2 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Lake map

Herrington Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Boat ramp (Boat launch)1Boat ramp (Boat launch)2Boat ramp (Boat launch)3Boat ramp (Boat launch)4Bryants Camp Ramp (Boat launch)5Clifton Road Ramp (Boat launch)6Coffey's Cove Marina (Boat launch)7Dix River at Rankin Road (Boat launch)8Gwinn Island Marina (Boat launch)9Kings Mill Marina (Boat launch)10Midlake Marina (Boat launch)111 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  2. 2Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  3. 3Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  4. 4Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  5. 5Bryants Camp Ramp
    Boat launch
  6. 6Clifton Road Ramp
    Boat launch
  7. 7Coffey's Cove Marina
    Boat launch
  8. 8Dix River at Rankin Road
    Boat launch
  9. 9Gwinn Island Marina
    Boat launch
  10. 10Kings Mill Marina
    Boat launch
  11. 11Midlake Marina
    Boat launch

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 120023365), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Herrington Lake

We found 2 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Herrington Lake. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

All campgrounds & RV parks in Kentucky

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Nearest airports

The closest airport with scheduled passenger flights to Herrington Lake, plus larger airports within about 150 miles:

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Airports with scheduled airline service from OurAirports (large and medium airports); larger airports are FAA large, medium and small hubs by FAA CY2025 enplanements ("major airport" = FAA large hub). Distances are straight-line from the lake's center, not driving distance; road routes are longer.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (37.7113, -84.7348). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Herrington Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Herrington Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/New_York), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    11 public access sites listed, 11 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating37.6421, -84.6751
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating37.7514, -84.7057
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating37.7443, -84.7062
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating37.7211, -84.6822
    Bryants Camp Ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating37.6595, -84.7041
    Clifton Road Ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating37.6584, -84.6860
    Coffey's Cove Marina——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating37.6829, -84.7212
    Dix River at Rankin Road——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating37.6513, -84.6673
    Gwinn Island Marina——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating37.6962, -84.7412
    Kings Mill Marina——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating37.6788, -84.6828
    Midlake Marina——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating37.7195, -84.7379

    OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Herrington Lake

    How big is Herrington Lake?

    Herrington Lake covers about 2,848 acres in Danville, Kentucky (Garrard County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Herrington Lake?

    Yes. 11 public trailer launches are listed: Kings Mill Marina, Boat ramp and Midlake Marina. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Herrington Lake?

    Yes. We list 2 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Herrington Lake?

    Herrington Lake touches Danville in Garrard County, Mercer County and Boyle County, Kentucky.

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