Jackson Lake is a 4,750-acre lake where the Yellow, Alcovy and South rivers meet, about 45 miles southeast of Atlanta between Covington and Jackson.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Jackson Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Built in 1910, it's one of the oldest lakes in Georgia, with about 135 miles of shoreline that's popular for wakeboarding, skiing and lake days close to the city.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Jackson Lake
Everything you rent is ready for you at Jackson Lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Jackson Lake, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – rent one or a pair, including 3-seat models that can tow a tube or skier.
- Boat tours with a driver – great for celebrations, families and anyone who wants surf or ski lessons on Jackson Lake.
- 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.
Jackson Lake at a glance
| Location | Between Covington and Jackson |
|---|---|
| Size | About 4,750 acres |
| Shoreline | About 135 miles |
| Rivers | Yellow, Alcovy and South |
| Dam | Lloyd Shoals Dam, 1910 |
| From Atlanta | About 45 miles |
Best things to do on Jackson Lake
- Wakeboarding – calm coves on early mornings.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Jet skiing – three river arms to explore.
- Fishing – bass, crappie and catfish.
Where to launch at Jackson Lake
- Public ramps – Georgia Power access areas around the lake.
- Marinas – marinas on the lake.
Weekends are busy with Atlanta boaters, so weekday mornings are the calmest. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Jackson 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.
Map of Jackson Lake
Jackson Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Jackson Lake?
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 have to tow the boat to Jackson Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Jackson Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Jackson Lake?
About 45 miles southeast of Atlanta, between Covington and Jackson.
Can you jet ski on Jackson Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Jackson Lake.
How big is Jackson Lake?
About 4,750 acres, with roughly 135 miles of shoreline.
How old is Jackson Lake?
Its dam was built in 1910, making it one of Georgia's oldest lakes.