Great Falls Lake is a 1,830-acre TVA lake at Rock Island, about 75 miles southeast of Nashville between McMinnville and Sparta.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Great Falls Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Great Falls Dam has held back the Caney Fork since 1916, and the lake winds about 22 miles up the Caney Fork and Collins River gorges with roughly 120 miles of rocky, wooded shoreline.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Great Falls Lake
Your rentals are waiting for you at Great Falls 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 Great Falls Lake while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- Tubes, paddle boards and floats – extras that turn a boat day at Great Falls Lake into a full beach party.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Great Falls Lake at a glance
| Location | Rock Island |
|---|---|
| Size | About 1,830 acres |
| Length | About 22 miles |
| Shoreline | About 120 miles |
| Dam | Great Falls, 1916 |
| Rivers | Caney Fork and Collins |
Best things to do on Great Falls Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Gorge cruising – high rock walls along the Caney Fork and Collins River arms.
Where to launch at Great Falls Lake
- TVA ramp – the public ramp above Great Falls Dam.
Skiing isn't allowed in the Rock River embayment up to Blanks Bridge. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Great Falls 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 Great Falls Lake
Great Falls Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Great Falls 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 Great Falls Lake, so there's no towing.
Where is Great Falls Lake?
At Rock Island, Tennessee, about 75 miles southeast of Nashville, between McMinnville and Sparta.
Can you jet ski on Great Falls Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Great Falls Lake.
How big is Great Falls Lake?
About 1,830 acres, stretching about 22 miles with roughly 120 miles of shoreline.
Can you water ski anywhere on Great Falls Lake?
Almost. Tennessee doesn't allow water skiing in the Rock River embayment, from its mouth up to Blanks Bridge.