Lake Oconee is a 19,000-acre lake on the Oconee River near Greensboro and Eatonton, about 75 miles east of Atlanta, formed by Wallace Dam in 1979.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Oconee, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
With about 374 miles of shoreline, golf resorts and lakeside restaurants, it's Georgia's favorite resort lake and a great place for a long day on the water.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Oconee
Everything you rent is ready for you at Lake Oconee — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Lake Oconee, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on Lake Oconee.
- Boat tours & private charters – relax while an experienced driver-instructor handles the boat, with wakesurf, wakeboard and ski lessons for every level.
- Tubes, paddle boards and floats – extras that turn a boat day at Lake Oconee into a full beach party.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Lake Oconee at a glance
| Location | Greensboro and Eatonton |
|---|---|
| Size | About 19,000 acres |
| Shoreline | About 374 miles |
| River | Oconee River |
| Dam | Wallace Dam, 1979 |
| Sister lake | Lake Sinclair |
Best things to do on Lake Oconee
- Wakesurfing – calm coves on early mornings.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Jet skiing – long river arms.
- Lakeside dining – restaurants with boat docks.
Where to launch at Lake Oconee
- Public ramps – Georgia Power parks and access areas.
- Marinas – marinas and resorts around the lake.
Summer weekends are busy around the resorts, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Oconee
- 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 Oconee
Lake Oconee rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Oconee?
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 Oconee myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Lake Oconee, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Lake Oconee?
About 75 miles east of Atlanta, near Greensboro and Eatonton.
Can you jet ski on Lake Oconee?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Oconee.
How big is Lake Oconee?
About 19,000 acres, with roughly 374 miles of shoreline.
Is Lake Oconee connected to Lake Sinclair?
They're sister lakes separated by Wallace Dam.