Beach Pond is a clear, rocky lake of about 390 acres on the Rhode Island-Connecticut line, with its east end in Exeter, Rhode Island.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Beach Pond, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It sits in the woods of the Arcadia Management Area, a big state forest and recreation area, and Route 165 crosses the lake on the Ten Rod Road bridge.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Beach Pond
Everything you rent is ready for you at Beach Pond — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- Wakesurf and ski boat rentals – MasterCraft boats seating 12 to 18, set up for a full day of surfing, skiing and tubing on Beach Pond.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Beach Pond.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Beach Pond 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 Beach Pond 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.
Beach Pond at a glance
| Location | Exeter, RI and Voluntown, CT |
|---|---|
| Size | About 390 acres |
| Border | Rhode Island-Connecticut line |
| Nearby | Arcadia Management Area |
| Water | Clear, rocky shores |
| Region | Southern Rhode Island |
Best things to do on Beach Pond
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Jet skiing – open water more than 200 feet from shore.
- Wakesurfing – calm water out in the middle of the lake.
- Hiking – trails through Arcadia and the state forest around the lake.
Where to launch at Beach Pond
- Public launch – the two-lane state ramp at the east end of the Route 165 bridge in Exeter.
Jet skis keep to headway speed within 200 feet of the shore, swimmers and moored boats, and they can't run from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Beach Pond
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Rhode Island requires an observer besides the driver, or a wide-angle mirror, whenever you tow a skier or tuber.
- Kids under 13 must wear a life jacket on any boat that's underway in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Kids under 13 must wear one whenever the boat is underway, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Anyone towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber needs an observer on board besides the driver, or a wide-angle mirror, and there's no towing from an hour after sunset to an hour before sunrise.
- Jet skis can't run from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise in Rhode Island, and they keep to headway speed within 200 feet of the shore, swimmers and moored boats.
- Lakes and ponds in Rhode Island have a 45 mph limit by day and 25 mph at night, so slow down near docks, swimmers and moored boats.
Map of Beach Pond
Beach Pond rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Beach Pond?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Do I have to tow the boat to Beach Pond myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Beach Pond, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Beach Pond?
On the Rhode Island-Connecticut line, between Exeter, RI and Voluntown, CT, off Route 165.
Can you jet ski on Beach Pond?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Beach Pond.
How big is Beach Pond?
About 390 acres, split between the two states.
Is there a speed limit on Beach Pond?
Rhode Island's lake limit is 45 mph by day and 25 at night, and the Connecticut end has slow zones near the shore and the dam.