Lake Jacksonville is a reservoir of about 1,320 acres on Gum Creek, built in 1957 about 3 miles from downtown Jacksonville in Cherokee County.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Jacksonville, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It reaches about 62 feet deep, with clear water, piney hills and a city recreation area with camping and swimming.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Jacksonville
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Lake Jacksonville.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Lake Jacksonville, 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 Lake Jacksonville.
- Tubes, paddle boards and floats – extras that turn a boat day at Lake Jacksonville 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.
Lake Jacksonville at a glance
| Location | Cherokee County, Texas |
|---|---|
| Size | About 1,320 acres |
| Max depth | About 62 feet |
| Built | 1957 |
| Creek | Gum Creek |
| Nearby | Jacksonville, Tyler |
Best things to do on Lake Jacksonville
- Wakesurfing – deep, clear water.
- Jet skiing – laps around the lake.
- Camping – city recreation area.
- Fishing – bass and catfish.
Where to launch at Lake Jacksonville
- Recreation area – public launch at the city recreation area.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Jacksonville
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Texas requires an observer or wide-angle mirror when towing.
- Jet skis run from sunrise to sunset in Texas.
Texas boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 13 must wear one whenever a boat under 26 feet is under way, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Anyone towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber needs an observer 13 or older on board besides the driver, or a wide-angle rearview mirror, and towing isn't allowed from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
- Jet skis may not be ridden from sunset to sunrise, must stay at slow headway speed within 50 feet of other boats, people, docks and the shore, may not jump wakes recklessly close to other boats, and the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver.
Map of Lake Jacksonville
Lake Jacksonville rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Jacksonville?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, and captained boat tours with lessons.
Do I have to tow the boat to Lake Jacksonville myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Lake Jacksonville, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Lake Jacksonville?
About 3 miles from downtown Jacksonville in Cherokee County, Texas.
Can you jet ski on Lake Jacksonville?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Jacksonville.
How deep is Lake Jacksonville?
About 62 feet at its deepest.
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