Lake Harding, also called Bartletts Ferry Lake, is a 5,850-acre lake on the Chattahoochee River just north of Columbus, along the Georgia–Alabama line.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Harding, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It's over 100 feet deep near the dam, and its well-developed shoreline makes it the Columbus area's favorite lake for skiing, wakeboarding and lake days.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Harding
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Lake Harding.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Lake Harding.
- 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 Lake Harding.
- 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 Harding at a glance
| Location | Harris County, north of Columbus |
|---|---|
| Size | About 5,850 acres |
| Shoreline | About 156 miles |
| River | Chattahoochee River |
| Dam | Bartletts Ferry Dam, 1926 |
| Also in | Alabama |
Best things to do on Lake Harding
- Wakeboarding – calm coves on early mornings.
- Water skiing and tubing – the open main lake.
- Jet skiing – creek arms to explore.
- Fishing – spotted bass, crappie and catfish.
Where to launch at Lake Harding
- Public ramps – Georgia Power access areas around the lake.
- Marinas – marinas on the Georgia side.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Harding
- 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.
- The west shore of Lake Harding is in Alabama, so Alabama boating rules apply across the main channel.
Map of Lake Harding
Lake Harding rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Harding?
Wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys, and private charters with a driver-instructor — everything for a full day on the water.
Will my boat be at Lake Harding when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake Harding, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Lake Harding?
Just north of Columbus, along the Georgia–Alabama line. The Alabama shore is in Lee County, so see our Alabama side of Lake Harding page too.
Can you jet ski on Lake Harding?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Harding.
Is Lake Harding the same as Bartletts Ferry Lake?
Yes. Both names refer to the lake behind Bartletts Ferry Dam.
How big is Lake Harding?
About 5,850 acres.