Deer Creek Lake is a 1,277-acre reservoir in Deer Creek State Park, in Pickaway and Fayette counties about 35 miles southwest of Columbus.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Deer Creek Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Boats of any horsepower are allowed, and the park around it has a lodge, cabins, a golf course and a 1,700-foot swimming beach.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Deer Creek Lake
Everything you rent is ready for you at Deer Creek Lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Deer Creek Lake, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Deer Creek Lake.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Deer Creek Lake while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- 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.
Deer Creek Lake at a glance
| Location | Near Mount Sterling |
|---|---|
| Size | About 1,277 acres |
| Horsepower | Unlimited |
| Park | Deer Creek State Park |
| Counties | Pickaway and Fayette |
| Nearby | Columbus |
Best things to do on Deer Creek Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – the open, unlimited-horsepower water.
- Wakesurfing – calm water out in the open lake.
- Jet skiing – open water away from the no-wake zones.
- Beach time – the park's 1,700-foot sand beach.
Where to launch at Deer Creek Lake
- State park ramps – two ramps, one at the marina and one near Harding Cabin.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Deer 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 Deer Creek Lake
Deer Creek Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Deer Creek 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 Deer Creek Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Deer Creek Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Deer Creek Lake?
In Deer Creek State Park near Mount Sterling, about 35 miles southwest of Columbus.
Can you jet ski on Deer Creek Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Deer Creek Lake.
How big is Deer Creek Lake?
About 1,277 acres.
Is there a horsepower limit on Deer Creek Lake?
No. Boats of any horsepower are allowed on the lake.