Lake Dunmore is a 985-acre lake in Salisbury and Leicester, Addison County, over 3 miles long and up to a mile wide.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Dunmore, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Sucker Brook flows in from the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area, and Branbury State Park covers 69 acres of the eastern shore with a sandy beach.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Dunmore
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Lake Dunmore.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Lake Dunmore, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Lake Dunmore or pulling a tube.
- Boat tours with a driver – great for celebrations, families and anyone who wants surf or ski lessons on Lake Dunmore.
- Water toys and towables – tubes, lily pads and paddle boards for kids and grown-ups alike.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Lake Dunmore at a glance
| Location | Salisbury and Leicester |
|---|---|
| Size | About 985 acres |
| Length | Over 3 miles |
| County | Addison County |
| State park | Branbury State Park |
| Nearby | Middlebury, Brandon |
Best things to do on Lake Dunmore
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – inside the lake's marked wakesports zone, well off the shore.
- Jet skiing – open water away from the shore.
- Swimming – the sandy beach at Branbury State Park.
Where to launch at Lake Dunmore
- Public access – a state launch on the lake and Branbury State Park.
Keep under 5 mph within 200 feet of the shore, docks, swimmers and other boats. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Dunmore
- 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 Lake Dunmore
Lake Dunmore rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Dunmore?
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 Dunmore myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Lake Dunmore, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Lake Dunmore?
In Salisbury and Leicester, Addison County, south of Middlebury along Vermont Route 53.
Can you jet ski on Lake Dunmore?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Dunmore.
How big is Lake Dunmore?
About 985 acres, over 3 miles long.
Is there a state park on Lake Dunmore?
Yes. Branbury State Park is on the eastern shore.