Lake Sunapee is about 8 miles long and up to 2.5 miles wide, covering 6.5 square miles in Sullivan and Merrimack counties in western New Hampshire.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Sunapee, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It reaches 105 feet deep, holds eleven islands and some 70 miles of shoreline, and Mount Sunapee State Park has a beach on the lake.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Sunapee
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Lake Sunapee.
- MasterCraft wakesurf & wakeboard boat rentals – premium surf boats seating 12 to 18, with surf boards, wakeboards, skis and tubes available.
- Sea-Doo rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on Lake Sunapee.
- 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 Lake Sunapee 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 Sunapee at a glance
| Location | Sunapee, Newbury, New London |
|---|---|
| Size | About 6.5 square miles |
| Length | About 8 miles |
| Max depth | About 105 feet |
| Islands | Eleven |
| Shoreline | About 70 miles |
Best things to do on Lake Sunapee
- Wakesurfing – calm water well out from shore.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Jet skiing – open water more than 300 feet from shore.
- Swimming – sandy beaches, including Mount Sunapee State Park.
Where to launch at Lake Sunapee
- Public launches – the state launch and access around Sunapee Harbor and Newbury.
Keep to headway speed within 150 feet of the shore, docks, swimmers and other boats. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Sunapee
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- New Hampshire requires an observer besides the driver whenever you tow a skier, tuber or wakesurfer.
- Kids 12 and under must wear a life jacket on boats in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Kids 12 and under must wear one at all times while underway, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Anyone towing a skier, wakeboarder, tuber or wakesurfer needs an observer on board besides the driver.
- Jet skis must keep to headway speed within 300 feet of shore, except when heading straight out from or back to shore, and they aren't allowed on ponds under 75 acres.
- Keep to headway speed (6 mph or less) within 150 feet of the shore, docks, swimmers, rafts and other boats.
Map of Lake Sunapee
Lake Sunapee rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Sunapee?
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 Sunapee myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Lake Sunapee, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Lake Sunapee?
In western New Hampshire, between Sunapee, Newbury and New London.
Can you jet ski on Lake Sunapee?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Sunapee.
How big is Lake Sunapee?
About 8 miles long, covering about 6.5 square miles.
Is there a beach on Lake Sunapee?
Yes. There are seven sandy beach areas, including Mount Sunapee State Park beach.