Mayo Lake is a 2,800-acre lake in northeastern Person County, about eight miles north of Roxboro off NC 49 and just south of the Virginia line.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Mayo Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It was finished in the early 1980s on Mayo Creek, it averages about 30 feet deep, and its 85 miles of shoreline are kept in a natural state, so the woods run right to the water.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Mayo Lake
Your rentals are waiting for you at Mayo Lake, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Mayo Lake.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Mayo Lake or pulling a tube.
- Private boat tours & lessons – a driver-instructor runs the boat and coaches first-timers and experienced riders alike.
- 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.
Mayo Lake at a glance
| Location | North of Roxboro |
|---|---|
| Size | About 2,800 acres |
| Shoreline | About 85 miles |
| Average depth | About 30 feet |
| County | Person |
| Park | Mayo Lake Park |
Best things to do on Mayo Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Wild shoreline – miles of wooded banks with no houses at the water.
Where to launch at Mayo Lake
- Mayo Lake Park – the three-lane public ramp at Triple Springs off Neals Store Road.
Some areas near ramps are slow zones where towing isn't allowed. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Mayo 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 Mayo Lake
Mayo Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Mayo 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 Mayo Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Mayo Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Mayo Lake?
In northeastern Person County, North Carolina, about eight miles north of Roxboro off NC 49.
Can you jet ski on Mayo Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Mayo Lake.
How big is Mayo Lake?
About 2,800 acres, with about 85 miles of shoreline.
Why are there no houses on the Mayo Lake shoreline?
The shoreline is kept in a natural state, so the banks stay wooded all the way around.