Alum Creek Lake is a 3,387-acre reservoir in Delaware County, just north of Columbus, built from 1970 to 1974 on Alum Creek.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Alum Creek Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Alum Creek State Park surrounds it with beaches, campgrounds and boat ramps, making it the go-to boating lake for central Ohio.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Alum Creek Lake
Everything you rent is ready for you at Alum Creek Lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Alum Creek Lake.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Alum Creek Lake.
- Boat tours & private charters – relax while an experienced driver-instructor handles the boat, with wakesurf, wakeboard and ski lessons for every level.
- 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.
Alum Creek Lake at a glance
| Location | Just north of Columbus |
|---|---|
| Size | About 3,387 acres |
| Built | 1970 to 1974 |
| County | Delaware County |
| Park | Alum Creek State Park |
| River system | Scioto River basin |
Best things to do on Alum Creek Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Beach stops – the state park beach.
Where to launch at Alum Creek Lake
- Alum Creek State Park – public ramps around the lake.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Alum Creek Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Ohio requires an observer besides the driver when towing.
- Jet skis can't run between sunset and sunrise in Ohio.
Ohio boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 10 must wear one on boats under 18 feet, 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 between sunset and 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 and shore zones, and slow down near docks, marinas and swimmers.
Map of Alum Creek Lake
Alum Creek Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Alum Creek 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 need a truck to tow the boat?
No. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Alum Creek Lake, so there's no towing.
Where is Alum Creek Lake?
In Delaware County, just north of Columbus.
Can you jet ski on Alum Creek Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Alum Creek Lake.
How big is Alum Creek Lake?
About 3,387 acres.
Is Alum Creek Lake busy?
Summer weekends are busy. Weekday mornings are the calmest time on the water.