Lake Allatoona is a 12,000-acre lake on the Etowah River near Acworth, Cartersville and Woodstock, about 40 minutes northwest of Atlanta.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Allatoona, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Red Top Mountain State Park sits on the peninsula between its two arms, and much of the north shore is undeveloped, so the lake feels wilder than you'd expect this close to the city.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Allatoona
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Lake Allatoona.
- Wakesurf and ski boat rentals – MasterCraft boats seating 12 to 18, set up for a full day of surfing, skiing and tubing on Lake Allatoona.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Lake Allatoona.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Lake Allatoona while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- 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.
Lake Allatoona at a glance
| Location | Acworth, Cartersville and Woodstock |
|---|---|
| Size | About 12,000 acres |
| Shoreline | About 270 miles |
| River | Etowah River |
| Dam | Allatoona Dam, 1950 |
| Park | Red Top Mountain State Park |
Best things to do on Lake Allatoona
- Wakesurfing – calm coves on early mornings.
- Jet skiing – two long arms to explore.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Fishing – striped bass, hybrids and spotted bass.
Where to launch at Lake Allatoona
- Red Top Mountain State Park – state park with ramps on the peninsula.
- Corps parks – public ramps around Acworth and Cartersville.
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 Lake Allatoona
- 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 Lake Allatoona
Lake Allatoona rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Allatoona?
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 Allatoona, so there's no towing.
Where is Lake Allatoona?
About 40 minutes northwest of Atlanta, near Acworth, Cartersville and Woodstock.
Can you jet ski on Lake Allatoona?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Allatoona.
How big is Lake Allatoona?
About 12,000 acres, with roughly 270 miles of shoreline.
Is there a state park on Lake Allatoona?
Yes. Red Top Mountain State Park sits on the peninsula between the lake's two arms.