Santeetlah Lake is a mountain lake of about 2,900 acres near Robbinsville in Graham County, almost entirely surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Santeetlah Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Its 76 miles of wooded shoreline are mostly undeveloped, so it's one of the most peaceful lakes in the North Carolina mountains.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Santeetlah Lake
Everything you rent is ready for you at Santeetlah Lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Santeetlah Lake, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Santeetlah Lake.
- 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.
Santeetlah Lake at a glance
| Location | Near Robbinsville |
|---|---|
| Size | About 2,900 acres |
| Shoreline | About 76 miles |
| River | Cheoah River |
| Forest | Nantahala National Forest |
| Setting | Mostly undeveloped |
Best things to do on Santeetlah Lake
- Wakesurfing – glassy mountain mornings.
- Jet skiing – wooded coves to explore.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water mid-lake.
- Fishing – bass and walleye.
Where to launch at Santeetlah Lake
- Forest Service ramps – launches around the national forest shore.
Mountain water stays cool, so bring a wetsuit early in the season. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Santeetlah 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 Santeetlah Lake
Santeetlah Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Santeetlah Lake?
Wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys, and private charters with a driver-instructor — everything for a full day on the water.
Will my boat be at Santeetlah Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Santeetlah Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Santeetlah Lake?
Near Robbinsville in Graham County, western North Carolina.
Can you jet ski on Santeetlah Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Santeetlah Lake.
How big is Santeetlah Lake?
About 2,900 acres, with roughly 76 miles of shoreline.
Is Santeetlah Lake quiet?
Yes. Most of the shoreline is undeveloped national forest.