Parksville Lake, also called Lake Ocoee, is a mountain lake of about 1,900 acres on the Ocoee River, held back by Ocoee Dam No. 1 near Benton and east of Cleveland.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Parksville Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It sits in the Cherokee National Forest along US-64, with wooded ridges all around and Forest Service beaches and boating sites on the shore.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Parksville Lake
Your rentals are waiting for you at Parksville 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 – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Parksville Lake.
- Private boat tours & lessons – a driver-instructor runs the boat and coaches first-timers and experienced riders alike.
- 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.
Parksville Lake at a glance
| Location | East of Cleveland, near Benton |
|---|---|
| Also called | Lake Ocoee |
| Size | About 1,900 acres |
| River | Ocoee River |
| Dam | Ocoee Dam No. 1 |
| Forest | Cherokee National Forest |
Best things to do on Parksville Lake
- Wakesurfing – calm mornings between the ridges.
- Jet skiing – laps around the lake.
- Water skiing and tubing – the open main lake.
- Fishing – bass and crappie.
Where to launch at Parksville Lake
- Forest Service sites – boating sites along US-64.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Parksville 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 Parksville Lake
Parksville Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Parksville 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 need a truck to tow the boat?
No. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Parksville Lake, so there's no towing.
Where is Parksville Lake?
On the Ocoee River in the Cherokee National Forest, east of Cleveland near Benton.
Can you jet ski on Parksville Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Parksville Lake.
Is Parksville Lake the same as Lake Ocoee?
Yes. Both names refer to the lake behind Ocoee Dam No. 1.
How big is Parksville Lake?
About 1,900 acres.