Lake Jocassee is a 7,500-acre mountain lake in northwest South Carolina, up to 300 feet deep and fed by cold, clear Blue Ridge rivers.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Jocassee, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Its shoreline is almost entirely undeveloped, and waterfalls such as Laurel Fork Falls and Mill Creek Falls pour straight into the lake, where the easiest way to see them is by water.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Jocassee
Everything you rent is ready for you at Lake Jocassee — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft wakesurf & wakeboard boat rentals – premium surf boats seating 12 to 18, with surf boards, wakeboards, skis and tubes available.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – rent one or a pair, including 3-seat models that can tow a tube or skier.
- Boat tours with a driver – great for celebrations, families and anyone who wants surf or ski lessons on Lake Jocassee.
- 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.
Lake Jocassee at a glance
| Location | Near Salem, northwest SC |
|---|---|
| Size | About 7,500 acres |
| Depth | Up to 300 feet |
| Built | 1973 |
| Park | Devils Fork State Park |
| Setting | Undeveloped mountain shoreline |
Best things to do on Lake Jocassee
- Waterfall cruising – falls that pour straight into the lake.
- Wakesurfing – glassy coves on calm mornings.
- Jet skiing – long, clear river arms.
- Swimming – cool, clear water in summer.
Where to launch at Lake Jocassee
- Devils Fork State Park – the main public access, near Salem.
Mountain water stays cool, so bring a wetsuit early in the season. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Jocassee
- 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 Jocassee
Lake Jocassee rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Jocassee?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, and captained boat tours with lessons.
Do I have to tow the boat to Lake Jocassee myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Lake Jocassee, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Lake Jocassee?
In the mountains of northwest South Carolina near Salem, with access at Devils Fork State Park.
Can you jet ski on Lake Jocassee?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Jocassee.
How big is Lake Jocassee?
About 7,500 acres and up to 300 feet deep.
Can you see waterfalls from Lake Jocassee?
Yes. Several waterfalls flow straight into the lake, and a boat is the easiest way to reach them.