Rough River Lake is a Y-shaped lake of about 5,100 acres in Breckinridge, Grayson and Hardin counties, about 70 miles southwest of Louisville near Falls of Rough and Leitchfield.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Rough River Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Rough River Dam State Resort Park sits by the dam with a marina, beach and lodge, and the lake's two long arms are lined with wooded coves.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Rough River Lake
Everything you rent is ready for you at Rough River Lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Rough River Lake, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Rough River Lake or pulling a tube.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Rough River Lake while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- 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.
Rough River Lake at a glance
| Location | Falls of Rough and Leitchfield |
|---|---|
| Size | About 5,100 acres |
| River | Rough River |
| Dam | Rough River Dam, 1961 |
| Park | Rough River Dam State Resort Park |
| From Louisville | About 70 miles |
Best things to do on Rough River Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – the long main arms.
- Wakesurfing – calm coves on early mornings.
- Jet skiing – coves to explore.
- Fishing – crappie, bass and catfish.
Where to launch at Rough River Lake
- Rough River Dam State Resort Park – state park with a marina near the dam.
- Corps ramps – public launches around the lake.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Rough 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 Rough River Lake
Rough River Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Rough 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 Rough River Lake, so there's no towing.
Where is Rough River Lake?
About 70 miles southwest of Louisville, near Falls of Rough and Leitchfield.
Can you jet ski on Rough River Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Rough River Lake.
How big is Rough River Lake?
About 5,100 acres in summer.
Is there a state park on Rough River Lake?
Yes. Rough River Dam State Resort Park has a marina, beach and lodge.