Fort Patrick Henry Lake is an 872-acre TVA lake on the South Fork Holston River in Kingsport, running about 10 miles from Fort Patrick Henry Dam up to Boone Dam.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Fort Patrick Henry Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Warriors' Path State Park wraps much of the shoreline, steep wooded bluffs line the channel, and because TVA runs it as a run-of-river lake, the water level stays close to full all year.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Fort Patrick Henry Lake
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Fort Patrick Henry Lake.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Fort Patrick Henry Lake, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Fort Patrick Henry Lake.
- Boat tours & private charters – relax while an experienced driver-instructor handles the boat, with wakesurf, wakeboard and ski lessons for every level.
- 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.
Fort Patrick Henry Lake at a glance
| Location | Kingsport |
|---|---|
| Size | About 872 acres |
| Length | About 10 miles |
| Shoreline | About 37 miles |
| Dam | Fort Patrick Henry, 1953 |
| State park | Warriors' Path |
Best things to do on Fort Patrick Henry Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Steady water – a level that stays near full through the season.
Where to launch at Fort Patrick Henry Lake
- Warriors' Path State Park – the two public ramps at the park marina off Hemlock Road.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Fort Patrick Henry 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 Fort Patrick Henry Lake
Fort Patrick Henry Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Fort Patrick Henry Lake?
Wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys, and private charters with a driver-instructor — everything for a full day on the water.
Do I have to tow the boat to Fort Patrick Henry Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Fort Patrick Henry Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Fort Patrick Henry Lake?
In Kingsport, Tennessee, on the South Fork Holston River between Fort Patrick Henry Dam and Boone Dam.
Can you jet ski on Fort Patrick Henry Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Fort Patrick Henry Lake.
How big is Fort Patrick Henry Lake?
About 872 acres, stretching about 10 miles with 37 miles of shoreline.
Does the water level change much on Fort Patrick Henry Lake?
Not much. TVA runs it as a run-of-river lake, so it stays within a few feet of full all year.