Emigrant Lake is an 806-acre reservoir about 5 miles southeast of Ashland at the south end of the Rogue Valley, held back by a 205-foot dam on Emigrant Creek.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Emigrant Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Jackson County runs the park around it, with campgrounds, a swim area and waterslides, and it is a favorite warm-water lake for the Rogue Valley.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Emigrant Lake
Just show up and ride — your boat, jet skis and gear are ready at Emigrant 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.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Emigrant Lake.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Emigrant Lake while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- Tubes, paddle boards and floats – extras that turn a boat day at Emigrant 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.
Emigrant Lake at a glance
| Location | Jackson County, Oregon |
|---|---|
| Size | About 806 acres |
| Elevation | About 2,241 feet |
| Dam | 205-foot Emigrant Lake Dam |
| Park | Jackson County park |
| Nearby | Ashland, Medford |
Best things to do on Emigrant Lake
- Wakesurfing – warm water through the summer.
- Jet skiing – open water on the main lake.
- Waterslides – at the county park.
- Camping – county park campgrounds.
Where to launch at Emigrant Lake
- County park ramps – boat ramps in the park.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Emigrant 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.
- On Emigrant Lake, the upper Hill Creek arm is a slow-no-wake area.
Map of Emigrant Lake
Emigrant Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Emigrant Lake?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Do I need a truck to tow the boat?
No. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Emigrant Lake, so there's no towing.
Where is Emigrant Lake?
About 5 miles southeast of Ashland, Oregon, at the south end of the Rogue Valley.
Can you jet ski on Emigrant Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Emigrant Lake.
How big is Emigrant Lake?
About 806 acres on average.
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