Allegheny Reservoir, also called Kinzua Lake, is a 12,000-acre lake on the Allegheny River behind Kinzua Dam, built in 1965 near Warren.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Kinzua, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It stretches about 25 miles into New York, and in Pennsylvania the Allegheny National Forest surrounds it completely, with campgrounds and beaches along the shore.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Kinzua
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Kinzua.
- Wakesurf and ski boat rentals – MasterCraft boats seating 12 to 18, set up for a full day of surfing, skiing and tubing on Kinzua.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – rent one or a pair, including 3-seat models that can tow a tube or skier.
- 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.
Kinzua at a glance
| Location | Near Warren |
|---|---|
| Size | About 12,000 acres |
| Length | About 25 miles |
| Dam | Kinzua Dam, 1965 |
| Surroundings | Allegheny National Forest |
| Also in | New York |
Best things to do on Kinzua
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Forest cruising – miles of wooded, undeveloped shoreline.
Where to launch at Kinzua
- Forest Service launches – Elijah Run and other ramps on the Kinzua arm.
- Marinas – Kinzua-Wolf and other marinas.
Some bays are slow, no-wake zones, so watch the buoys. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Kinzua
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Pennsylvania requires an observer besides the driver when towing.
- Stay at slow, no-wake speed within 100 feet of shore in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children 12 and under must wear one on boats 20 feet or less, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one. Inflatable life jackets don't count for jet skis or towing.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber requires a competent observer besides the driver, and towing isn't allowed between sunset and sunrise. Wakesurfing is only allowed behind boats built for it, like our MasterCraft inboards.
- Jet skis can't be operated between sunset and sunrise, and the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver.
- Stay at slow, no-wake speed within 100 feet of the shoreline, docks, launch ramps, swimmers, downed skiers and anchored boats.
Map of Allegheny Reservoir
Kinzua rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Kinzua?
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 Kinzua, so there's no towing.
Where is the Allegheny Reservoir?
In northwest Pennsylvania near Warren, reaching north into New York.
Can you jet ski on Allegheny Reservoir?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Allegheny Reservoir.
Is Kinzua Lake the same as the Allegheny Reservoir?
Yes. It's also called Kinzua Lake, after Kinzua Dam.
Is there a horsepower limit?
No. There's no horsepower limit, but some bays are slow, no-wake zones.
Do you rent on the New York end of the reservoir too?
Yes. We also have rentals ready near Salamanca, New York, and it has its own page.