Crystal Lake is a glacial lake beside the village of Barton in Orleans County, about 3 miles long and a mile wide.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Crystal Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It reaches about 100 feet deep in places, Route 5 runs along its western shore, and the state owns and manages the lake.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Crystal Lake
Everything you rent is ready for you at Crystal Lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Crystal Lake, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on Crystal Lake.
- Boat tours with a driver – great for celebrations, families and anyone who wants surf or ski lessons on Crystal Lake.
- Tubes, paddle boards and floats – extras that turn a boat day at Crystal 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.
Crystal Lake at a glance
| Location | Barton, Orleans County |
|---|---|
| Size | About 770 acres |
| Length | About 3 miles |
| Depth | Up to about 100 feet |
| Road | Route 5 |
| Region | Northeast Kingdom |
Best things to do on Crystal Lake
- Wakesurfing – inside the lake's marked wakesports zone, well off the shore.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Jet skiing – open water away from the shore.
- Fishing – lake trout, rainbow trout and smallmouth bass.
Where to launch at Crystal Lake
- Public access – a state launch and Crystal Lake State Park beach.
The water stays cold well into summer, so bring wetsuits for surfing and skiing. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Crystal Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Vermont requires an observer besides the driver whenever you tow a skier or tuber.
- Kids under 12 must wear a life jacket on boats in Vermont.
Vermont boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Kids under 12 must wear one while underway on an open deck, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Anyone towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber needs an observer on board besides the driver, and towing isn't allowed after dark.
- Jet skis can't run between sunset and sunrise in Vermont, and they're only allowed on lakes of 300 acres or more.
- Keep under 5 mph within 200 feet of the shore, docks, swimmers and other boats. On inland lakes, wakesurfing is only allowed inside the lake's marked wakesports zone.
Map of Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Crystal Lake?
Wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys, and private charters with a driver-instructor — everything for a full day on the water.
Will my boat be at Crystal Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Crystal Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Crystal Lake?
Beside the village of Barton in Orleans County, Vermont, along Route 5.
Can you jet ski on Crystal Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Crystal Lake.
How deep is Crystal Lake?
Up to about 100 feet in places.
How big is Crystal Lake?
About 770 acres, roughly 3 miles long and a mile wide.