From the clear mountain water of Lake Jocassee and Lake Keowee to Lake Murray near Columbia and the huge Santee Cooper lakes, South Carolina has boating water for every kind of lake day.
We rent MasterCraft surf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys at lakes across South Carolina, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Pick your lake below for local tips, launch info and rules.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals in South Carolina
Everything you rent is ready for you at the lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – premium wakesurf and wakeboard boats with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders.
- Captained charters – sit back while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf and wakeboard with one-on-one coaching.
- Water toys – tubes, lily pads and paddle boards for the whole group.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Upstate & the Blue Ridge
- Lake Jocassee – Near Salem, northwest SC, about 7,500 acres.
- Lake Keowee – Seneca and Salem, about 18,400 acres.
- Lake Hartwell – Anderson, Clemson, Seneca and Fair Play, nearly 56,000 acres.
Savannah River & the Lakelands
- Lake Russell – Calhoun Falls and Lowndesville, about 26,650 acres.
- Lake Thurmond – McCormick, Plum Branch and Modoc, about 71,000 acres.
- Lake Secession – Near Abbeville, Iva and Lowndesville, about 1,425 acres.
- Lake Greenwood – Greenwood, Ninety Six and Cross Hill, about 11,400 acres.
Columbia & the Midlands
- Lake Murray – Columbia, Lexington, Irmo and Chapin, about 50,000 acres.
- Lake Monticello – Jenkinsville, Fairfield County, about 6,700 acres.
Rock Hill & the Catawba River
- Lake Wylie – Tega Cay, Fort Mill, Rock Hill and Clover, about 13,400 acres (both states).
- Fishing Creek Reservoir – Great Falls and Lancaster, about 3,400 acres.
- Lake Wateree – Camden, Winnsboro and Liberty Hill, about 21 square miles.
Santee Cooper lakes
- Lake Marion – Santee, Summerton and Manning, about 110,000 acres.
- Lake Moultrie – Moncks Corner, Bonneau and Cross, about 60,000 acres.
Hartsville & the Pee Dee
- Lake Robinson – Northwest of Hartsville, about 2,250 acres.
South Carolina boat rental FAQ
Do I need a truck or trailer to rent a boat in South Carolina?
No. Your boat, jet skis and water toys are ready for you at the lake, so there’s nothing to tow.
Which South Carolina lakes are best for wakesurfing?
Big, deep lakes like Lake Murray, Lake Hartwell, Lake Keowee and Lake Marion are favorites. Mornings usually have the calmest water.
Can I ride a jet ski on these South Carolina lakes?
Most lakes on this page allow jet skis. Some have local speed limits or no-wake zones, and each lake page spells out the local rules.
When is boating season in South Carolina?
South Carolina's boating season runs from April through October, and the Midlands and Santee Cooper lakes stay warm well into fall. Summer weekends are busy on Lake Murray, Lake Wylie and Lake Hartwell, so weekday mornings are the calmest time on the water.
How do I book?
Book online or call or text 1-888-594-6610. We answer from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day.