Lake Afton is a 258-acre lake inside the 720-acre Lake Afton Park, owned by Sedgwick County and set west of Wichita between Goddard, Garden Plain and Viola.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Afton, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Built in 1941, it's Wichita's close-to-home spot for boating, water skiing, camping and fishing, and the park is home to the Lake Afton Public Observatory.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Afton
Just show up and ride — your boat, jet skis and gear are ready at Lake Afton with no towing required.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Lake Afton.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Lake Afton or pulling a tube.
- Private boat tours & lessons – a driver-instructor runs the boat and coaches first-timers and experienced riders alike.
- Tubes, paddle boards and floats – extras that turn a boat day at Lake Afton 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 Afton at a glance
| Location | Sedgwick County, west of Wichita |
|---|---|
| Size | About 258 acres |
| Park | 720-acre Lake Afton Park |
| Built | 1941 |
| Speed limit | 40 mph on the main lake |
| Known for | Water skiing close to Wichita |
Best things to do on Lake Afton
- Water skiing – sunup to sundown.
- Wakesurfing – calm mornings on the main lake.
- Camping – RV and tent sites in the park.
- Stargazing – Lake Afton Public Observatory.
Where to launch at Lake Afton
- Park ramp – the boat ramp in Lake Afton Park.
Our rentals also serve Cheney Reservoir and El Dorado Lake nearby. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Afton
- Boats travel counterclockwise on Lake Afton.
- Ski only from sunup to sundown.
- After sunset the whole lake is no-wake.
Kansas boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children 12 and under must wear one at all times on board, even at anchor, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- No towing skiers, wakeboarders or tubers from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise, and a red or orange flag goes up whenever a rider is in the water.
- Jet skis may not be ridden between sunset and sunrise, must stay at no-wake speed (5 mph or less) within 200 feet of docks, ramps, swimmers, bridges and anchored boats, and the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver.
- On Lake Afton, boats travel counterclockwise with a 40 mph limit on the main lake, the harbor and coves are no-wake, skiing is allowed from sunup to sundown only, and after sunset the whole lake is no-wake.
Map of Lake Afton
Lake Afton rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Afton?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, and captained boat tours with lessons.
Do I need a truck to tow the boat?
No. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake Afton, so there's no towing.
Where is Lake Afton?
West of Wichita in Sedgwick County, between Goddard, Garden Plain and Viola.
Can you water ski on Lake Afton?
Yes, from sunup to sundown, with boats traveling counterclockwise.
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