Tionesta Lake is a winding Army Corps of Engineers lake on Tionesta Creek, just above the Allegheny River at the town of Tionesta in Forest County.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Tionesta Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It's about 6 miles long and roughly 480 acres at summer pool, up to about 46 feet deep, with no horsepower limit and forested hills on every side.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Tionesta Lake
Your rentals are waiting for you at Tionesta Lake, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Tionesta Lake.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Tionesta Lake.
- Boat tours with a driver – great for celebrations, families and anyone who wants surf or ski lessons on Tionesta Lake.
- Tubes, paddle boards and floats – extras that turn a boat day at Tionesta 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.
Tionesta Lake at a glance
| Location | Tionesta, Forest County |
|---|---|
| Size | About 480 acres in summer |
| Length | About 6 miles |
| Max depth | About 46 feet |
| Horsepower | Unlimited |
| Region | Allegheny National Forest |
Best things to do on Tionesta Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- River trips – the Allegheny River just below the dam.
Where to launch at Tionesta Lake
- Dam-end launch – the Corps of Engineers ramp near the dam.
- Nebraska launch – a public ramp at the upper end of 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 Tionesta Lake
- 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 Tionesta Lake
Tionesta Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Tionesta 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 Tionesta Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Tionesta Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Tionesta Lake?
At Tionesta in Forest County, northwest Pennsylvania, about 100 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.
Can you jet ski on Tionesta Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Tionesta Lake.
How big is Tionesta Lake?
About 480 acres at summer pool, stretching about 6 miles up Tionesta Creek.
Is there a horsepower limit on Tionesta Lake?
No. It's an unlimited-horsepower lake, popular for skiing and tubing.