Melton Hill Lake is a TVA lake of about 5,700 acres on the Clinch River, winding about 44 miles between Oak Ridge, Clinton and the west side of Knoxville.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Melton Hill Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It's narrow and sheltered, with cool water from Norris Dam upstream, and Oak Ridge's Melton Lake Park is home to a well-known rowing course.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Melton Hill Lake
Everything you rent is ready for you at Melton Hill Lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Melton Hill Lake, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- 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 Melton Hill Lake while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- 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.
Melton Hill Lake at a glance
| Location | Oak Ridge, Clinton and Knoxville |
|---|---|
| Size | About 5,700 acres |
| Length | About 44 miles |
| River | Clinch River |
| Dam | Melton Hill Dam, 1963 |
| Known for | Rowing course |
Best things to do on Melton Hill Lake
- Wakesurfing – sheltered water on calm mornings.
- Water skiing and tubing – long straight reaches.
- Jet skiing – winding river-lake to explore.
- Fishing – striped bass and largemouth.
Where to launch at Melton Hill Lake
- Melton Hill Park – Knox County park with a ramp.
- Melton Lake Park – City of Oak Ridge park on the lake.
Cool water can be brisk early in the season, so bring a wetsuit. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Melton Hill 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.
- Watch for rowing crews and posted no-wake zones near Melton Lake Park in Oak Ridge.
Map of Melton Hill Lake
Melton Hill Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Melton Hill Lake?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Do I need a truck to tow the boat?
No. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Melton Hill Lake, so there's no towing.
Where is Melton Hill Lake?
On the Clinch River between Oak Ridge, Clinton and Knoxville.
Can you jet ski on Melton Hill Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Melton Hill Lake.
How big is Melton Hill Lake?
About 5,700 acres, winding about 44 miles.
Is the water cold on Melton Hill Lake?
It stays cooler than most lakes because it's fed from Norris Dam upstream.