Jordan Lake is a 14,000-acre lake in Chatham County, west of Cary and Apex and south of Durham, right in the middle of the Triangle.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Jordan Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Its 180 miles of shoreline are almost all public land, with beaches, ramps and one of the largest summer gatherings of bald eagles in the eastern U.S.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Jordan Lake
Your rentals are waiting for you at Jordan Lake, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Jordan Lake, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Jordan Lake.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Jordan Lake while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- Water toys and towables – tubes, lily pads and paddle boards for kids and grown-ups alike.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Jordan Lake at a glance
| Location | Apex, Pittsboro and Chapel Hill |
|---|---|
| Size | About 14,000 acres |
| Shoreline | About 180 miles |
| Built | 1974 |
| Park | Jordan Lake State Recreation Area |
| Known for | Bald eagles |
Best things to do on Jordan Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – wide open water.
- Wakesurfing – sheltered coves on calm mornings.
- Jet skiing – long creek arms.
- Eagle watching – bald eagles along the shore.
Where to launch at Jordan Lake
- Jordan Lake State Recreation Area – beaches and ramps around the lake.
Weekends are busy with Triangle boaters, so weekday mornings are the calmest. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Jordan Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- North Carolina requires an observer besides the driver when towing.
- Jet skis can't run between sunset and sunrise in North Carolina.
North Carolina boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 13 must wear one whenever the boat is underway, unless they're below deck or in an enclosed cabin, 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 sunrise, and the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver.
- Keep to no-wake speed in posted no-wake zones, marinas and near docks and swimmers.
Map of Jordan Lake
Jordan Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Jordan Lake?
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 Jordan Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Jordan Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Jordan Lake?
In Chatham County between Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill.
Can you jet ski on Jordan Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Jordan Lake.
How big is Jordan Lake?
About 14,000 acres, with roughly 180 miles of shoreline.
Are there bald eagles at Jordan Lake?
Yes. It has one of the largest summer gatherings of bald eagles in the East.