Lake Tillery is a lake of about 5,000 acres on the Pee Dee River near Norwood and Mount Gilead, in the Uwharrie Lakes region of central North Carolina.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Tillery, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Morrow Mountain State Park rises above its west shore, and its long, open reaches are great for skiing, tubing and relaxed lake days.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Tillery
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Lake Tillery.
- 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 Tillery.
- Private boat tours & lessons – a driver-instructor runs the boat and coaches first-timers and experienced riders alike.
- Water toy rentals – add tubes, floating lily pads, paddle boards or a water trampoline to your day.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Lake Tillery at a glance
| Location | Norwood and Mount Gilead |
|---|---|
| Size | About 5,000 acres |
| Shoreline | About 118 miles |
| River | Pee Dee River |
| Park | Morrow Mountain State Park |
| Region | Uwharrie Lakes |
Best things to do on Lake Tillery
- Water skiing and tubing – long open reaches.
- Wakesurfing – calm coves on early mornings.
- Jet skiing – coves and creek arms.
- Fishing – bass, crappie and stripers.
Where to launch at Lake Tillery
- Morrow Mountain State Park – state park with a ramp on the west shore.
- Public access areas – ramps around Norwood.
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 Tillery
- 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 Lake Tillery
Lake Tillery rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Tillery?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Do I need a truck to tow the boat?
No. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake Tillery, so there's no towing.
Where is Lake Tillery?
On the Pee Dee River near Norwood and Mount Gilead in central North Carolina.
Can you jet ski on Lake Tillery?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Tillery.
How big is Lake Tillery?
About 5,000 acres.
Is there a state park on Lake Tillery?
Yes. Morrow Mountain State Park sits above the west shore.