Hardy Dam Pond is a 4,000-acre reservoir on the Muskegon River in Newaygo County, with more than 50 miles of wooded shoreline.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Hardy Dam Pond, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Hardy Dam was the largest earthen dam east of the Mississippi when it was finished, and the long, winding lake behind it is a west Michigan favorite for skiing and tubing.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Hardy Dam Pond
Your rentals are waiting for you at Hardy Dam Pond, 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.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Hardy Dam Pond 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 Hardy Dam Pond 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.
Hardy Dam Pond at a glance
| Location | Newaygo County |
|---|---|
| Size | About 4,000 acres |
| Shoreline | More than 50 miles |
| River | Muskegon River |
| Dam | Hardy Dam |
| Setting | Wooded, winding river-lake |
Best things to do on Hardy Dam Pond
- Water skiing and tubing – long stretches of open water.
- Wakesurfing – calm coves on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – winding coves and long reaches.
- Fishing – walleye and bass.
Where to launch at Hardy Dam Pond
- Public access sites – ramps around the reservoir.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Hardy Dam Pond
- 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 Hardy Dam Pond
Hardy Dam Pond rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Hardy Dam Pond?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Will my boat be at Hardy Dam Pond when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Hardy Dam Pond, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Hardy Dam Pond?
On the Muskegon River in Newaygo County, about an hour north of Grand Rapids.
Can you jet ski on Hardy Dam Pond?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Hardy Dam Pond.
How big is Hardy Dam Pond?
About 4,000 acres, with more than 50 miles of shoreline.
Is Hardy Dam Pond good for water skiing?
Yes. Its long reaches are popular for skiing, tubing and wakeboarding.