Lake Burton is a 2,775-acre mountain lake on the Tallulah River in Rabun County, the first and largest of the six Georgia Power lakes along the river.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Burton, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Clear green water, about 62 miles of wooded shoreline and classic lake homes make it one of the prettiest lakes in Georgia, with Moccasin Creek State Park on its west shore.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Burton
Everything you rent is ready for you at Lake Burton — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Lake Burton.
- Sea-Doo rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on Lake Burton.
- 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 Burton at a glance
| Location | Rabun County, near Clarkesville |
|---|---|
| Size | About 2,775 acres |
| Shoreline | About 62 miles |
| River | Tallulah River |
| Owner | Georgia Power |
| Park | Moccasin Creek State Park |
Best things to do on Lake Burton
- Wakesurfing – clear water on calm mornings.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water mid-lake.
- Jet skiing – coves and inlets to explore.
- Swimming – clear, cool mountain water.
Where to launch at Lake Burton
- Moccasin Creek State Park – state park with a ramp on the west shore.
- Public ramps – Georgia Power access areas around the lake.
Mountain water stays cool, so bring a wetsuit early in the season. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Burton
- 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 Burton
Lake Burton rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Burton?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Do I have to tow the boat to Lake Burton myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Lake Burton, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Lake Burton?
In Rabun County in the northeast Georgia mountains, north of Clarkesville.
Can you jet ski on Lake Burton?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Burton.
How big is Lake Burton?
About 2,775 acres, with roughly 62 miles of shoreline.
Is Lake Burton clear?
Yes. It's known for clear, green mountain water.