Tims Ford Lake is a TVA lake of about 10,700 acres on the Elk River near Winchester and Tullahoma, with clear water and about 314 miles of shoreline.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Tims Ford Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Tims Ford State Park has a marina on the lake, and its quiet coves are great for surfing, skiing and swimming.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Tims Ford Lake
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Tims Ford Lake.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Tims Ford 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.
- Boat tours with a driver – great for celebrations, families and anyone who wants surf or ski lessons on Tims Ford Lake.
- Tubes, paddle boards and floats – extras that turn a boat day at Tims Ford 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.
Tims Ford Lake at a glance
| Location | Winchester and Tullahoma |
|---|---|
| Size | About 10,700 acres |
| Shoreline | About 314 miles |
| River | Elk River |
| Dam | Tims Ford Dam, 1970 |
| Park | Tims Ford State Park |
Best things to do on Tims Ford Lake
- Wakesurfing – clear coves on calm mornings.
- Jet skiing – laps around the coves.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water mid-lake.
- Fishing – smallmouth, stripers and bass.
Where to launch at Tims Ford Lake
- Tims Ford State Park – state park with a marina and ramp.
- TVA ramps – public launches around the lake.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Tims Ford 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 Tims Ford Lake
Tims Ford Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Tims Ford 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 Tims Ford Lake, so there's no towing.
Where is Tims Ford Lake?
On the Elk River near Winchester and Tullahoma in southern Middle Tennessee.
Can you jet ski on Tims Ford Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Tims Ford Lake.
How big is Tims Ford Lake?
About 10,700 acres, with roughly 314 miles of shoreline.
Is there a state park on Tims Ford Lake?
Yes. Tims Ford State Park has a marina on the lake.