Lake Placid is a gourd-shaped, 3,406-acre lake just south of the town of Lake Placid in Highlands County, once known as Lake Childs.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Placid, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
The area around it is mostly rural, with homes along part of the west side and public boat ramps on the northeast and south shores.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Placid
Just show up and ride — your boat, jet skis and gear are ready at Lake Placid with no towing required.
- MasterCraft wakesurf & wakeboard boat rentals – premium surf boats seating 12 to 18, with surf boards, wakeboards, skis and tubes available.
- Sea-Doo rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on Lake Placid.
- Private boat tours & lessons – a driver-instructor runs the boat and coaches first-timers and experienced riders alike.
- 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 Placid at a glance
| Location | Lake Placid, Highlands County |
|---|---|
| Size | About 3,406 acres |
| Shape | Gourd-shaped |
| Former name | Lake Childs |
| Setting | Mostly rural |
| Public ramps | Two |
Best things to do on Lake Placid
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Cove stops – quiet water near shore.
Where to launch at Lake Placid
- Public ramps – ramps on the northeast and south shores.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Placid
- 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 Placid
Lake Placid rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Placid?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, and captained boat tours with lessons.
Will my boat be at Lake Placid when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake Placid, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Lake Placid, Florida?
Just south of the town of Lake Placid in Highlands County, in south-central Florida.
Can you jet ski on Lake Placid?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Placid.
How big is Lake Placid?
About 3,406 acres.
What was Lake Placid called before?
Lake Childs.