Green River Lake is an 8,200-acre lake on the Green River in central Kentucky, with its dam about halfway between Campbellsville and Columbia.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Green River Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Wooded hills, long coves and Green River Lake State Park make it a favorite for skiing, tubing and family days on the water, about 90 miles south of Louisville.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Green River Lake
Your rentals are waiting for you at Green River Lake, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- MasterCraft wakesurf & wakeboard boat rentals – premium surf boats seating 12 to 18, with surf boards, wakeboards, skis and tubes available.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – rent one or a pair, including 3-seat models that can tow a tube or skier.
- Private boat tours & lessons – a driver-instructor runs the boat and coaches first-timers and experienced riders alike.
- Water toys – tubes, lily pads, water trampolines, paddle boards and more to keep the whole group busy.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Green River Lake at a glance
| Location | Campbellsville and Columbia |
|---|---|
| Size | About 8,200 acres |
| River | Green River |
| Dam | Green River Dam, 1969 |
| Park | Green River Lake State Park |
| From Louisville | About 90 miles |
Best things to do on Green River Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – long open reaches.
- Wakesurfing – calm coves on early mornings.
- Jet skiing – coves and creek arms to explore.
- Fishing – muskie, largemouth and crappie.
Where to launch at Green River Lake
- Green River Lake State Park – state park with a marina and ramps.
- Corps ramps – public launches around the lake.
Summer weekends are busy around the state park, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Green River Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Kentucky requires an observer 12 or older or a wide-angle mirror when towing, and towing is only allowed from sunrise to sunset.
- Jet skis can't run between sunset and sunrise in Kentucky.
Kentucky boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 12 must wear one whenever they're on the open deck of a moving boat, and everyone on a jet ski must wear one.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber requires an observer 12 or older besides the driver or a wide-angle rear-view mirror, and the person being towed must wear a life jacket. Towing is only allowed from sunrise to sunset, and not within 100 feet of a dock, harbor or swimming area or within 2,000 feet of a dam or lock.
- Jet skis can't be operated between sunset and sunrise, and the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver.
- Keep to no-wake speed in posted no-wake zones, marinas and near docks and swimmers.
Map of Green River Lake
Green River Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Green River Lake?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Do I need a truck to tow the boat?
No. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Green River Lake, so there's no towing.
Where is Green River Lake?
In central Kentucky between Campbellsville and Columbia, about 90 miles south of Louisville.
Can you jet ski on Green River Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Green River Lake.
How big is Green River Lake?
About 8,200 acres.
Is there a state park on Green River Lake?
Yes. Green River Lake State Park has a marina, camping and a beach.