Lake Marion is the largest lake in South Carolina, covering about 110,000 acres on the Santee River between Columbia and Charleston.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Marion, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It's the upper of the two Santee Cooper lakes, reaching Santee, Summerton and Manning, with Santee State Park on the south shore and cypress-lined backwater at the upper end.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Marion
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Lake Marion.
- 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 – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Lake Marion.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Lake Marion while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- 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 Marion at a glance
| Location | Santee, Summerton and Manning |
|---|---|
| Size | About 110,000 acres |
| River | Santee River |
| Dam | Santee Dam |
| Connected to | Lake Moultrie by the Diversion Canal |
| Park | Santee State Park |
Best things to do on Lake Marion
- Water skiing and tubing – wide open water on the lower lake.
- Jet skiing – long runs across the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – protected coves on calm mornings.
- Cypress coves – quiet backwater on the upper lake.
Where to launch at Lake Marion
- Santee State Park – ramps on the south shore near Santee.
- Public landings – Santee Cooper and county ramps around the lake.
Stay in marked channels, because stumps and shallow flats are common outside them. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Marion
- 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 Marion
Lake Marion rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Marion?
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 Marion myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Lake Marion, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Lake Marion?
Off I-95 between Columbia and Charleston, around Santee, Summerton and Manning.
Can you jet ski on Lake Marion?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Marion.
How big is Lake Marion?
About 110,000 acres, the largest lake in South Carolina.
Is Lake Marion connected to Lake Moultrie?
Yes. The Diversion Canal links the two Santee Cooper lakes.