Leesville Lake is a 3,270-acre reservoir just below Smith Mountain Lake, about 17 miles long with around 110 miles of shoreline.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Leesville Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It works with Smith Mountain Lake as a pumped-storage hydro project, and it sits in a broad, rural valley in the Blue Ridge between Roanoke and Lynchburg.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Leesville Lake
Your rentals are waiting for you at Leesville Lake, 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 Leesville Lake, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Leesville Lake.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Leesville Lake while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- 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.
Leesville Lake at a glance
| Location | Below Smith Mountain Lake |
|---|---|
| Size | About 3,270 acres |
| Length | About 17 miles |
| Shoreline | About 110 miles |
| Setting | Blue Ridge valley |
| Paired with | Smith Mountain Lake |
Best things to do on Leesville Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Quiet cruising – less traffic than Smith Mountain Lake.
Where to launch at Leesville Lake
- Public ramps – launches along the lake.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Leesville Lake
- 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 Leesville Lake
Leesville Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Leesville Lake?
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 Leesville Lake, so there's no towing.
Where is Leesville Lake?
Just below Smith Mountain Lake, southeast of Roanoke and southwest of Lynchburg.
Can you jet ski on Leesville Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Leesville Lake.
How big is Leesville Lake?
About 3,270 acres, 17 miles long with about 110 miles of shoreline.
Is Leesville Lake quieter than Smith Mountain Lake?
Usually, yes. It's smaller and more rural, so there's less boat traffic.