Well, I'm assuming you want to go to party cove, as that is the main "fun" on the lake. It's around the 19 mm in the state park there. You can launch your boat right there. I don't know any specific hotels to stay in, but look for something near hwy 54 and it shouldn't be too far to the state park launch ramp. As far as bars, it kinds of depends on age bracket maybe, I like Topsider (Fri night is big there) and the Horny Toad is big as is Shooters 21, on the 21 mm. If I'm off here someone feel free to correct me.