Ossipee Lake covers about 3,257 acres in Ossipee and Freedom, Carroll County, the sixth-largest lake entirely in New Hampshire.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Ossipee Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Several rivers feed the lake, and it drains out its east end through the Ossipee River toward the Saco River in Maine.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Ossipee Lake
Your rentals are waiting for you at Ossipee Lake, 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 – rent one or a pair, including 3-seat models that can tow a tube or skier.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Ossipee Lake while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- Water toys – tubes, lily pads, water trampolines, paddle boards and more to keep the whole group busy.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Ossipee Lake at a glance
| Location | Ossipee and Freedom |
|---|---|
| Size | About 3,257 acres |
| County | Carroll County |
| Outlet | Ossipee River |
| Rank | Sixth largest entirely in NH |
| Nearby | Freedom, Center Ossipee |
Best things to do on Ossipee Lake
- 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.
- Beaches – sandy coves around the lake.
Where to launch at Ossipee Lake
- Public launches – access around Ossipee and Freedom.
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 Ossipee Lake
- 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 Ossipee Lake
Ossipee Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Ossipee 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 Ossipee Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Ossipee Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Ossipee Lake?
In Ossipee and Freedom, Carroll County, in eastern New Hampshire.
Can you jet ski on Ossipee Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Ossipee Lake.
How big is Ossipee Lake?
About 3,257 acres.
Are there jet ski limits on Ossipee Lake?
Yes. Jet skis keep to headway speed near shore in parts of the lake, and channels within 300 feet of shore are headway zones.