Lake Robinson is a 2,250-acre lake on Black Creek just northwest of Hartsville, between Chesterfield and Darlington counties in the Pee Dee.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Robinson, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
The dam went in in 1960, the level stays steady most of the year, and the lake averages about 14 feet deep with campgrounds and landings on both shores.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Robinson
Everything you rent is ready for you at Lake Robinson — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Lake Robinson, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- 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 Robinson.
- 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 Robinson at a glance
| Location | Northwest of Hartsville |
|---|---|
| Size | About 2,250 acres |
| Built | 1960 |
| Average depth | About 14 feet |
| Creek | Black Creek |
| Counties | Chesterfield and Darlington |
Best things to do on Lake Robinson
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Lake weekends – campgrounds and landings on both shores.
Where to launch at Lake Robinson
- Lake Robinson Drive – the public ramp and pier at 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 Robinson
- 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 Robinson
Lake Robinson rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Robinson?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Do I have to tow the boat to Lake Robinson myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Lake Robinson, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Lake Robinson?
Just northwest of Hartsville in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina, between Chesterfield and Darlington counties.
Can you jet ski on Lake Robinson?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Robinson.
How big is Lake Robinson?
About 2,250 acres, averaging about 14 feet deep.
Is this the same Lake Robinson as the one near Greer?
No. This is Lake H.B. Robinson near Hartsville. The Lake Robinson near Greer is a smaller lake in the Upstate.