Glen Lake sits just inland from Lake Michigan near Glen Arbor, with the towering Sleeping Bear Dunes rising beyond its west end.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Glen Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It's made of two basins, Big Glen and Little Glen, joined at a narrows, and its clear turquoise water drains to Lake Michigan through the Crystal River.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Glen Lake
Your rentals are waiting for you at Glen Lake, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Glen Lake.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Glen Lake or pulling a tube.
- 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 Glen Lake 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.
Glen Lake at a glance
| Location | Glen Arbor, Leelanau County |
|---|---|
| Basins | Big Glen and Little Glen |
| Neighbor | Sleeping Bear Dunes |
| Outlet | Crystal River |
| Water | Clear and turquoise |
| Region | Leelanau Peninsula |
Best things to do on Glen Lake
- Turquoise shallows – sandy, clear water for swimming stops.
- Wakesurfing – calm coves on still mornings.
- Water skiing and tubing – long stretches of open water.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet bays.
Where to launch at Glen Lake
- Public access sites – ramps on Big Glen and Little Glen.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Glen Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Michigan requires an observer besides the driver when towing.
- Jet skis can't run between sunset and 8 a.m. in Michigan.
Michigan boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 6 must wear one on the open deck whenever the boat is underway, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed 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 isn't allowed from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise.
- Jet skis can't be operated between sunset and 8 a.m., must stay at slow-no-wake speed within 200 feet of a Great Lakes shoreline, and the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver.
- Stay at slow-no-wake speed within 100 feet of docks, rafts, swimming areas, moored boats and people in the water, and in shallow water near shore. Many inland lakes also have local slow-no-wake hours, so follow the posted rules at the launch.
Map of Glen Lake
Glen Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Glen Lake?
Wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys, and private charters with a driver-instructor — everything for a full day on the water.
Do I need a truck to tow the boat?
No. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Glen Lake, so there's no towing.
Where is Glen Lake?
In Leelanau County near Glen Arbor, right next to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Can you jet ski on Glen Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Glen Lake.
Why is Glen Lake so blue?
Its clear water over sandy shallows gives it a bright turquoise color on sunny days.
Is Glen Lake one lake or two?
Two basins, Big Glen and Little Glen, joined at a narrows.