Boone Lake is a 4,400-acre TVA lake in the heart of the Tri-Cities, between Johnson City, Kingsport and Bristol, formed where the South Fork Holston and Watauga rivers meet.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Boone Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Its two long arms reach about 16 and 15 miles up the rivers, with plenty of coves for a day of skiing and surfing close to town.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Boone Lake
Everything you rent is ready for you at Boone Lake — 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 rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on Boone Lake.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Boone Lake while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- Water toy rentals – add tubes, floating lily pads, paddle boards or a water trampoline to your day.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Boone Lake at a glance
| Location | Johnson City, Kingsport and Bristol |
|---|---|
| Size | About 4,400 acres |
| Rivers | South Fork Holston and Watauga |
| Dam | Boone Dam, 1952 |
| Arms | About 16 and 15 miles long |
| Managed by | TVA |
Best things to do on Boone Lake
- Wakesurfing – calm coves close to town.
- Water skiing and tubing – the long river arms.
- Jet skiing – coves to explore.
- Fishing – largemouth, smallmouth and crappie.
Where to launch at Boone Lake
- Winged Deer Park – Johnson City park with a ramp.
- TVA ramps – public launches around the lake.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Boone Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Tennessee requires an observer 12 or older or a wide-angle mirror when towing.
- Jet skis can't run between sunset and sunrise in Tennessee.
Tennessee boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children 12 and under must wear one whenever the boat isn't docked or tied up, even when drifting, and everyone on a jet ski must wear one.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber requires a 170-degree wide-angle rear-view mirror or an observer 12 or older besides the driver, and the person being towed must wear a life jacket.
- Jet skis can't be operated between sunset and sunrise.
- Keep to no-wake speed in posted no-wake zones, marinas and near docks and swimmers.
Map of Boone Lake
Boone Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Boone Lake?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, and captained boat tours with lessons.
Will my boat be at Boone Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Boone Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Boone Lake?
In the Tri-Cities of northeast Tennessee, between Johnson City, Kingsport and Bristol.
Can you jet ski on Boone Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Boone Lake.
How big is Boone Lake?
About 4,400 acres.
What rivers form Boone Lake?
The South Fork Holston and Watauga rivers.