Flannagan Reservoir sits behind John W. Flannagan Dam, a Corps of Engineers flood-control dam in the Cumberland Mountains of Dickenson County.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Flannagan, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It's named for Congressman John W. Flannagan Jr., and its steep, wooded shoreline makes it one of the most scenic lakes in far southwest Virginia.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Flannagan
Your rentals are waiting for you at Flannagan, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Flannagan.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Flannagan.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Flannagan while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- Water toys – tubes, lily pads, water trampolines, paddle boards and more to keep the whole group busy.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Flannagan at a glance
| Location | Dickenson County |
|---|---|
| Dam | John W. Flannagan Dam |
| Built by | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
| Purpose | Flood control and recreation |
| Mountains | Cumberland Mountains |
| Region | Southwest Virginia |
Best things to do on Flannagan
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Scenic cruising – steep, wooded mountain shoreline.
Where to launch at Flannagan
- Corps recreation areas – boat ramps on the reservoir.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Flannagan
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Virginia requires an observer besides the driver when towing unless the rider wears a life jacket.
- Jet skis can't run between sunset and sunrise in Virginia.
Virginia boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed by one must wear one. Inflatable life jackets aren't allowed on jet skis.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber requires an observer besides the driver unless the person being towed wears a life jacket, so plan on both. Towing behind a boat is allowed only from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset.
- Jet skis can't be operated between sunset and sunrise, the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver, and jet skis must slow to no-wake speed within 50 feet of docks, piers, boat ramps, people in the water and other boats.
- Keep to no-wake speed in posted no-wake zones, and watch for local speed limits set by each lake.
Map of Flannagan Reservoir
Flannagan rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Flannagan?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, and captained boat tours with lessons.
Do I need a truck to tow the boat?
No. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Flannagan, so there's no towing.
Where is Flannagan Reservoir?
In Dickenson County in the Cumberland Mountains of far southwest Virginia.
Can you jet ski on Flannagan Reservoir?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Flannagan Reservoir.
Who built Flannagan Reservoir?
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, for flood control.
Who is it named for?
Congressman John W. Flannagan Jr.