Clarks Hill Lake, officially J. Strom Thurmond Lake, is a 71,000-acre lake on the Savannah River along the Georgia–South Carolina line, about 20 miles above Augusta.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Clarks Hill Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It's the largest Corps of Engineers lake east of the Mississippi, with about 1,200 miles of shoreline and Georgia state parks at Elijah Clark and Mistletoe.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Clarks Hill Lake
Your rentals are waiting for you at Clarks Hill Lake, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- Wakesurf and ski boat rentals – MasterCraft boats seating 12 to 18, set up for a full day of surfing, skiing and tubing on Clarks Hill Lake.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Clarks Hill Lake.
- Boat tours with a driver – great for celebrations, families and anyone who wants surf or ski lessons on Clarks Hill Lake.
- Water toy rentals – add tubes, floating lily pads, paddle boards or a water trampoline to your day.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Clarks Hill Lake at a glance
| Location | Lincolnton and Augusta, GA |
|---|---|
| Size | About 71,000 acres |
| Shoreline | About 1,200 miles |
| River | Savannah River |
| Also called | J. Strom Thurmond Lake |
| Parks | Elijah Clark, Mistletoe |
Best things to do on Clarks Hill Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – huge open water.
- Wakesurfing – sheltered coves on calm mornings.
- Jet skiing – endless coves and creeks.
- Fishing – striped bass, hybrids and crappie.
Where to launch at Clarks Hill Lake
- Elijah Clark State Park – state park with ramps near Lincolnton.
- Mistletoe State Park – state park on a peninsula near Appling.
- Corps parks – public ramps around the lake.
Big-lake wind builds in the afternoon, so mornings are best. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Clarks Hill Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Georgia requires an observer besides the driver when towing, and no towing or wakesurfing between sunset and sunrise.
- Georgia's 100-foot law means idle speed near docks, swimmers and shorelines.
Georgia boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 13 must wear one whenever the boat is moving, unless they're inside an enclosed cabin, and everyone on a jet ski must wear one.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber requires an observer besides the driver, and the person being towed must wear a life jacket. Towing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing aren't allowed between sunset and sunrise.
- Jet skis can't be operated between sunset and sunrise.
- Georgia's 100-foot law: keep to idle speed within 100 feet of docks, piers, bridges, anchored or drifting boats, people in the water and shorelines next to homes, parks, beaches and marinas.
- Clarks Hill Lake straddles the state line, so South Carolina boating rules apply on the South Carolina side.
Map of Clarks Hill Lake
Clarks Hill Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Clarks Hill Lake?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Will my boat be at Clarks Hill Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Clarks Hill Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Clarks Hill Lake?
On the Savannah River along the Georgia–South Carolina line, about 20 miles above Augusta.
Can you jet ski on Clarks Hill Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Clarks Hill Lake.
Is Clarks Hill Lake the same as Lake Thurmond?
Yes. Its official name is J. Strom Thurmond Lake, but most Georgians call it Clarks Hill.
How big is Clarks Hill Lake?
About 71,000 acres, with roughly 1,200 miles of shoreline.
Do you rent on the South Carolina side of the lake too?
Yes. On the South Carolina side it goes by Lake Thurmond, and we can have your rental ready there near McCormick as well.