Gun Lake sits mostly in Barry County, with its southwest tip in Allegan County, about halfway between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Gun Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Summer homes and cottages line most of the shore, and Gun Lake State Park in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area has a boat launch, two beaches and a campground.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Gun Lake
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Gun Lake.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Gun Lake.
- Sea-Doo rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on Gun Lake.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Gun Lake while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- Water toy rentals – add tubes, floating lily pads, paddle boards or a water trampoline to your day.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Gun Lake at a glance
| Location | Barry and Allegan counties |
|---|---|
| Between | Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo |
| Park | Gun Lake State Park |
| Recreation area | Yankee Springs |
| Beaches | Two state park beaches |
| Shore | Cottages and summer homes |
Best things to do on Gun Lake
- Wakesurfing – calm coves on still mornings.
- Water skiing and tubing – long stretches of open water.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet bays.
- Beach stops – state park beaches on the north end.
Where to launch at Gun Lake
- Gun Lake State Park – a boat launch in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Gun 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 Gun Lake
Gun Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Gun Lake?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, and captained boat tours with lessons.
Do I have to tow the boat to Gun Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Gun Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Gun Lake?
In Barry County, about halfway between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo.
Can you jet ski on Gun Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Gun Lake.
Is there a state park on Gun Lake?
Yes. Gun Lake State Park in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area has a boat launch, two beaches and a campground.
When is Gun Lake busiest?
Summer weekends. Weekday mornings are the calmest time on the water.