Lake Keowee is an 18,000-acre Duke Energy lake in the Upstate, about 26 miles long, with clear water and an average depth of around 54 feet.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Keowee, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It sits below the Blue Ridge between Seneca and Salem, and its name comes from a Cherokee word often translated as place of the mulberries.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Keowee
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Lake Keowee.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Lake Keowee.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Lake Keowee or pulling a tube.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Lake Keowee 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 Keowee 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 Keowee at a glance
| Location | Seneca and Salem |
|---|---|
| Size | About 18,400 acres |
| Shoreline | About 300 miles |
| Length | About 26 miles |
| Rivers | Keowee and Little rivers |
| Park | Keowee-Toxaway State Park |
Best things to do on Lake Keowee
- Wakesurfing – clear, calm coves in the morning.
- Water skiing and tubing – long open reaches.
- Jet skiing – winding creek arms.
- Swimming stops – clear water for a mid-day swim.
Where to launch at Lake Keowee
- Public access areas – Duke Energy and county ramps around Seneca and Salem.
- Keowee-Toxaway State Park – on the north 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 Lake Keowee
- 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 Keowee
Lake Keowee rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Keowee?
Wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys, and private charters with a driver-instructor — everything for a full day on the water.
Will my boat be at Lake Keowee when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake Keowee, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Lake Keowee?
In the Upstate between Seneca and Salem, just below the Blue Ridge.
Can you jet ski on Lake Keowee?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Keowee.
How big is Lake Keowee?
About 18,400 acres and roughly 26 miles long.
Is Lake Keowee clear?
Yes. It's known for clean, clear water, with an average depth of about 54 feet.