Lake Tangipahoa is a 490-acre lake on the Tangipahoa River inside Percy Quin State Park, about six miles south of McComb off I-55.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Tangipahoa, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
The Civilian Conservation Corps built the dam in the 1930s, the lake opened in 1939, and the park around it has a marina, cabins and pine-covered hills.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Tangipahoa
Your rentals are waiting for you at Lake Tangipahoa, 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 – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Lake Tangipahoa.
- Private boat tours & lessons – a driver-instructor runs the boat and coaches first-timers and experienced riders alike.
- Tubes, paddle boards and floats – extras that turn a boat day at Lake Tangipahoa 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.
Lake Tangipahoa at a glance
| Location | South of McComb |
|---|---|
| Size | About 490 acres |
| Opened | 1939 |
| River | Tangipahoa |
| State park | Percy Quin |
| County | Pike |
Best things to do on Lake Tangipahoa
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Park days – cabins, trails and picnic spots around the shore.
Where to launch at Lake Tangipahoa
- Percy Quin State Park – the park launch and marina off I-55 exit 13.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Tangipahoa
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Kids 12 and under must wear a life jacket on boats 26 feet or less in Mississippi.
Mississippi boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Kids 12 and under must wear one while underway on a boat 26 feet or less, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Anyone towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber needs a spotter on board besides the driver. Towing isn't allowed from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise.
- Jet skis can only run during daylight hours in Mississippi, so plan jet ski time between sunrise and sunset.
- Keep to idle speed in posted no-wake zones and near docks, marinas and boat ramps, and watch for stumps outside the marked channels.
Map of Lake Tangipahoa
Lake Tangipahoa rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Tangipahoa?
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 Lake Tangipahoa myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Lake Tangipahoa, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Lake Tangipahoa?
In Percy Quin State Park about six miles south of McComb, southwest Mississippi, off I-55 exit 13.
Can you jet ski on Lake Tangipahoa?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Tangipahoa.
How big is Lake Tangipahoa?
About 490 acres.
Can you water ski on Lake Tangipahoa?
Yes. Water skiing and jet skiing are both allowed on the lake.