Cottage Grove Lake is a 1,026-acre Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Coast Fork Willamette River, about 5 miles south of Cottage Grove in Lane County.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Cottage Grove Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Its dam was finished in 1942, one of 13 Corps dams in the Willamette basin, and the lake runs about 3 miles long with 10.6 miles of shoreline and parks like Shortridge Park.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Cottage Grove Lake
Just show up and ride — your boat, jet skis and gear are ready at Cottage Grove Lake with no towing required.
- MasterCraft wakesurf & wakeboard boat rentals – premium surf boats seating 10 to 18, with surf boards, wakeboards, skis and tubes available.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Cottage Grove Lake or pulling a tube.
- Boat tours with a driver – great for celebrations, families and anyone who wants surf or ski lessons on Cottage Grove Lake.
- Tubes, paddle boards and floats – extras that turn a boat day at Cottage Grove Lake into a full beach party.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Cottage Grove Lake at a glance
| Location | Lane County, Oregon |
|---|---|
| Size | About 1,026 acres |
| Length | About 3 miles |
| Max depth | About 73 feet |
| River | Coast Fork Willamette |
| Nearby | Cottage Grove, Eugene |
Best things to do on Cottage Grove Lake
- Wakesurfing – calm summer mornings.
- Jet skiing – laps around the lake.
- Swimming – park beaches.
- Camping – Corps campgrounds.
Where to launch at Cottage Grove Lake
- Corps parks – 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 Cottage Grove Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Jet skis stay slow-no-wake within 200 feet of shore in Oregon.
- Towing is allowed from sunrise to sunset in Oregon.
Oregon boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children 12 and under must wear one on an open deck while the boat is underway, and anyone being towed must wear one.
- When towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber, an observer must watch the rider, a skier-down flag goes up when the rider is in the water, and towing is only allowed from sunrise to sunset.
- Jet skis must stay at slow-no wake speed within 200 feet of the shoreline on lakes and reservoirs (except for safe take-offs and landings) and can’t ride within 200 feet directly behind a towed rider.
- Slow-no wake is required within 200 feet of boat ramps, marinas, moorages, swimmers and anyone working at the water’s edge.
Map of Cottage Grove Lake
Cottage Grove Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Cottage Grove Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Cottage Grove Lake?
About 5 miles south of Cottage Grove in Lane County, Oregon.
Can you jet ski on Cottage Grove Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Cottage Grove Lake.
How big is Cottage Grove Lake?
About 1,026 acres, about 3 miles long.
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