Paint Creek Lake is a 1,148-acre reservoir on Paint Creek in Highland and Ross counties, in the hills of southern Ohio.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Paint Creek Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Paint Creek State Park opened around it in 1972, and the area is known for its limestone bluffs.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Paint Creek Lake
Everything you rent is ready for you at Paint Creek Lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- 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 Paint Creek Lake.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Paint 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.
Paint Creek Lake at a glance
| Location | Highland and Ross counties |
|---|---|
| Size | About 1,148 acres |
| Dam started | 1967 |
| Park opened | 1972 |
| Park | Paint Creek State Park |
| Scenery | Limestone bluffs |
Best things to do on Paint 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.
- Cove stops – quiet coves on the wooded shore.
Where to launch at Paint Creek Lake
- Paint Creek State Park – public ramps on the lake.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Paint 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 Paint Creek Lake
Paint Creek Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Paint Creek Lake?
Wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys, and private charters with a driver-instructor — everything for a full day on the water.
Do I have to tow the boat to Paint Creek Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Paint Creek Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Paint Creek Lake?
In Highland and Ross counties in southern Ohio, near Bainbridge.
Can you jet ski on Paint Creek Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Paint Creek Lake.
How big is Paint Creek Lake?
About 1,148 acres.
Is there a state park on Paint Creek Lake?
Yes. Paint Creek State Park opened in 1972 around the lake.