Cherokee Lake is a TVA lake of about 30,000 acres on the Holston River, stretching northeast from Cherokee Dam near Jefferson City past Morristown and Rutledge.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Cherokee Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Long, open reaches and wooded points make it a favorite for skiing, tubing and jet skiing, and Panther Creek State Park sits on its south shore.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Cherokee Lake
Your rentals are waiting for you at Cherokee Lake, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- 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.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Cherokee 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.
Cherokee Lake at a glance
| Location | Near Morristown and Jefferson City |
|---|---|
| Size | About 30,000 acres |
| Shoreline | About 400 miles |
| River | Holston River |
| Dam | Cherokee Dam, 1941 |
| Park | Panther Creek State Park |
Best things to do on Cherokee Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – long open reaches.
- Jet skiing – points and coves to explore.
- Wakesurfing – calm mornings in the coves.
- Fishing – striped bass, largemouth and crappie.
Where to launch at Cherokee Lake
- Panther Creek State Park – state park ramp on the south shore.
- TVA and county 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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee Lake
Cherokee Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Cherokee Lake?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Will my boat be at Cherokee Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Cherokee Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Cherokee Lake?
On the Holston River in East Tennessee, near Morristown, Jefferson City and Rutledge.
Can you jet ski on Cherokee Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Cherokee Lake.
How big is Cherokee Lake?
About 30,000 acres, with around 400 miles of shoreline.
Is there a state park on Cherokee Lake?
Yes. Panther Creek State Park is on the south shore near Morristown.