Lake Hamilton is a round, natural lake of about 2,200 acres beside the town of Lake Hamilton in Polk County, northeast of Winter Haven.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Hamilton, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Canals connect it to Middle Lake Hamilton and Lake Henry, and Sample Park on US 27 is the public way onto the water.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Hamilton
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Lake Hamilton.
- Wakesurf and ski boat rentals – MasterCraft boats seating 12 to 18, set up for a full day of surfing, skiing and tubing on Lake Hamilton.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Lake Hamilton or pulling a tube.
- Boat tours & private charters – relax while an experienced driver-instructor handles the boat, with wakesurf, wakeboard and ski lessons for every level.
- Water toys and towables – tubes, lily pads and paddle boards for kids and grown-ups alike.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Lake Hamilton at a glance
| Location | Lake Hamilton, near Winter Haven |
|---|---|
| Size | About 2,200 acres |
| Shape | Round |
| Public access | Sample Park on US 27 |
| County | Polk |
| Nearby | Haines City |
Best things to do on Lake Hamilton
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Fishing – largemouth bass and crappie.
Where to launch at Lake Hamilton
- Sample Park – the public ramp off US 27.
Summer afternoons bring heat and pop-up storms, so mornings are the best time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Hamilton
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Florida requires an observer or a wide-angle mirror when towing.
- Jet skis can't run from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise in Florida.
Florida boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 6 must wear one on boats under 26 feet whenever the boat is underway, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber requires an observer besides the driver or a wide-angle rear-view mirror, and the person being towed must wear a life jacket. Towing isn't allowed from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise.
- Jet skis can't be operated from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, and the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver.
- Follow posted idle-speed and slow-speed zones, including manatee zones where they're marked, and slow down near docks, marinas and swimmers.
Map of Lake Hamilton
Lake Hamilton rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Hamilton?
Wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys, and private charters with a driver-instructor — everything for a full day on the water.
Do I need a truck to tow the boat?
No. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake Hamilton, so there's no towing.
Where is Lake Hamilton?
In Polk County beside the town of Lake Hamilton, between Winter Haven and Haines City.
Can you jet ski on Lake Hamilton?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Hamilton.
How big is Lake Hamilton?
About 2,200 acres.
How do you get onto Lake Hamilton?
Sample Park on US 27 has the public boat ramp. Most of the rest of the shoreline is private.