Lake Wateree is a 21-square-mile lake on the Wateree River in Kershaw, Fairfield and Lancaster counties, and one of South Carolina's oldest reservoirs, built in 1919.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Wateree, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Its 181 miles of shoreline run north of Camden toward Great Falls, with Lake Wateree State Park on the west shore near Winnsboro.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Wateree
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Lake Wateree.
- 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.
- Private boat tours & lessons – a driver-instructor runs the boat and coaches first-timers and experienced riders alike.
- Water toys and towables – tubes, lily pads and paddle boards for kids and grown-ups alike.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Lake Wateree at a glance
| Location | Camden, Winnsboro and Liberty Hill |
|---|---|
| Size | About 21 square miles |
| Shoreline | About 181 miles |
| River | Wateree (Catawba) River |
| Built | 1919 |
| Park | Lake Wateree State Park |
Best things to do on Lake Wateree
- Wakesurfing – calm coves on still mornings.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the lower lake.
- Jet skiing – creek arms and coves.
- Fishing – crappie, bass and catfish.
Where to launch at Lake Wateree
- Lake Wateree State Park – ramps on the west shore.
- Public access areas – Duke Energy ramps around Liberty Hill and Camden.
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 Wateree
- 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 Wateree
Lake Wateree rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Wateree?
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 Wateree, so there's no towing.
Where is Lake Wateree?
North of Camden, between Winnsboro, Liberty Hill and Great Falls.
Can you jet ski on Lake Wateree?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Wateree.
How big is Lake Wateree?
About 21 square miles, with 181 miles of shoreline.
How old is Lake Wateree?
It was built in 1919, making it one of the oldest man-made lakes in South Carolina.