Lake Anna is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Virginia, covering about 20 square miles in Louisa and Spotsylvania counties, about 72 miles south of Washington, D.C.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Anna, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It was made by damming the North Anna River, it's an easy drive from Fredericksburg, Richmond and Charlottesville, and Lake Anna State Park sits on its Spotsylvania shore.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Anna
Your rentals are waiting for you at Lake Anna, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Lake Anna, 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.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Lake Anna 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.
Lake Anna at a glance
| Location | Louisa and Spotsylvania counties |
|---|---|
| Size | About 20 square miles |
| River | North Anna River |
| From D.C. | About 72 miles |
| Park | Lake Anna State Park |
| Nearby | Fredericksburg, Richmond, Charlottesville |
Best things to do on Lake Anna
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Beach stops – the state park beach.
Where to launch at Lake Anna
- Lake Anna State Park – public ramps on the Spotsylvania shore.
- Public landings – ramps around the lake.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Anna
- 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 Lake Anna
Lake Anna rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Anna?
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 Lake Anna, so there's no towing.
Where is Lake Anna?
In Louisa and Spotsylvania counties, about 72 miles south of Washington, D.C., between Fredericksburg, Richmond and Charlottesville.
Can you jet ski on Lake Anna?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Anna.
How big is Lake Anna?
About 20 square miles, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Virginia.
Is Lake Anna busy?
It's one of the most popular lakes in the state, so summer weekends are busy. Weekday mornings are calmest.