Lake Greenwood is an 11,400-acre lake on the Saluda River in Greenwood, Laurens and Newberry counties, fed by the Saluda and Reedy rivers and Rabon Creek.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Greenwood, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Its 212 miles of shoreline sit just north of Greenwood and Ninety Six, and Lake Greenwood State Park has ramps and picnic areas right on the water.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Greenwood
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Lake Greenwood.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Lake Greenwood.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – rent one or a pair, including 3-seat models that can tow a tube or skier.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Lake Greenwood 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 Lake Greenwood 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.
Lake Greenwood at a glance
| Location | Greenwood, Ninety Six and Cross Hill |
|---|---|
| Size | About 11,400 acres |
| Shoreline | About 212 miles |
| Rivers | Saluda and Reedy rivers |
| Dam | Buzzards Roost Dam |
| Park | Lake Greenwood State Park |
Best things to do on Lake Greenwood
- Wakesurfing – calm coves in the morning.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the lower lake.
- Jet skiing – river arms and coves.
- Fishing – bass and crappie.
Where to launch at Lake Greenwood
- Lake Greenwood State Park – ramps near Ninety Six.
- County landings – ramps around Greenwood and Cross Hill.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Greenwood
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- South Carolina requires an observer or a wide-angle mirror when towing.
- Jet skis can't run between sunset and sunrise in South Carolina.
South Carolina boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 12 must wear one on boats shorter than 16 feet, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber requires an observer besides the driver or a wide-angle mirror, and the person being towed must wear a life jacket. Towing isn't allowed between sunset and sunrise.
- Jet skis can't be operated between sunset and sunrise, and the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver.
- Stay at idle speed within 50 feet of anchored boats, docks and people in the water, and within 100 feet of docks and piers on many of the big reservoirs. Wakesurfing must stay at idle speed within 200 feet of docks, moored boats and swimmers.
Map of Lake Greenwood
Lake Greenwood rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Greenwood?
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 Lake Greenwood, so there's no towing.
Where is Lake Greenwood?
Just north of Greenwood, between Ninety Six, Cross Hill and Chappells.
Can you jet ski on Lake Greenwood?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Greenwood.
How big is Lake Greenwood?
About 11,400 acres, with 212 miles of shoreline.
Where does Lake Greenwood's water go?
Through Buzzards Roost Dam into the Saluda River, which flows on into Lake Murray.