Douglas Lake is a TVA lake of about 30,000 acres on the French Broad River, between Dandridge and Sevierville, with the Great Smoky Mountains on the southern skyline.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Douglas Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It's the closest big lake to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, so a day on the water pairs easily with a Smokies trip.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Douglas Lake
Everything you rent is ready for you at Douglas Lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Douglas Lake, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Douglas Lake or pulling a tube.
- Boat tours & private charters – relax while an experienced driver-instructor handles the boat, with wakesurf, wakeboard and ski lessons for every level.
- 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.
Douglas Lake at a glance
| Location | Dandridge and Sevierville |
|---|---|
| Size | About 30,000 acres |
| Shoreline | More than 500 miles |
| River | French Broad River |
| Dam | Douglas Dam, 1943 |
| Views | Great Smoky Mountains |
Best things to do on Douglas Lake
- Wakesurfing – calm mornings with mountain views.
- Jet skiing – open water and long coves.
- Water skiing and tubing – the wide main lake.
- Fishing – crappie, largemouth and white bass.
Where to launch at Douglas Lake
- Douglas Dam – TVA recreation areas near the dam.
- County ramps – public launches around Dandridge.
Summer weekends are busy near the Smokies, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Douglas 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 Douglas Lake
Douglas Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Douglas Lake?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, and captained boat tours with lessons.
Do I need a truck to tow the boat?
No. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Douglas Lake, so there's no towing.
Where is Douglas Lake?
On the French Broad River in East Tennessee, between Dandridge and Sevierville.
Can you jet ski on Douglas Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Douglas Lake.
How far is Douglas Lake from Pigeon Forge?
It's the closest big lake to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, a short drive north.
How big is Douglas Lake?
About 30,000 acres, with more than 500 miles of shoreline.