Woods Reservoir is a lake of about 3,900 acres on the Elk River near Tullahoma and Estill Springs, on the grounds of Arnold Air Force Base.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Woods Reservoir, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It's a quiet, wooded lake with public access areas, and a good change of pace from the busier lakes in the region.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Woods Reservoir
Everything you rent is ready for you at Woods Reservoir — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- Wakesurf and ski boat rentals – MasterCraft boats seating 12 to 18, set up for a full day of surfing, skiing and tubing on Woods Reservoir.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Woods Reservoir or pulling a tube.
- Boat tours & private charters – relax while an experienced driver-instructor handles the boat, with wakesurf, wakeboard and ski lessons for every level.
- Tubes, paddle boards and floats – extras that turn a boat day at Woods Reservoir 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.
Woods Reservoir at a glance
| Location | Tullahoma and Estill Springs |
|---|---|
| Size | About 3,900 acres |
| River | Elk River |
| Land | Arnold Air Force Base |
| Setting | Wooded shores |
| Nearby | Tims Ford Lake |
Best things to do on Woods Reservoir
- Water skiing and tubing – the open main lake.
- Jet skiing – laps around the coves.
- Wakesurfing – calm mornings.
- Fishing – bass, crappie and catfish.
Where to launch at Woods Reservoir
- Public access areas – ramps at the reservoir's public areas.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Woods Reservoir
- 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.
- Woods Reservoir is on Arnold Air Force Base land, so follow the rules posted at the access areas.
Map of Woods Reservoir
Woods Reservoir rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Woods Reservoir?
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 Woods Reservoir, so there's no towing.
Where is Woods Reservoir?
On the Elk River near Tullahoma and Estill Springs, on Arnold Air Force Base land.
Can you jet ski on Woods Reservoir?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Woods Reservoir.
How big is Woods Reservoir?
About 3,900 acres.
Is Woods Reservoir open to the public?
Yes. The reservoir has public access areas for boating and fishing.