Bluestone Lake is a 2,040-acre reservoir on the New River near Hinton, backing up about 10.7 miles of the New and Bluestone rivers at normal pool.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Bluestone Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Bluestone Dam holds it in Summers County, and the lake sits at the south end of West Virginia's New River country.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Bluestone Lake
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Bluestone Lake.
- MasterCraft wakesurf & wakeboard boat rentals – premium surf boats seating 12 to 18, with surf boards, wakeboards, skis and tubes available.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Bluestone Lake or pulling a tube.
- Private boat tours & lessons – a driver-instructor runs the boat and coaches first-timers and experienced riders alike.
- 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.
Bluestone Lake at a glance
| Location | Near Hinton |
|---|---|
| Size | About 2,040 acres |
| Length | About 10.7 miles |
| Rivers | New and Bluestone |
| County | Summers County |
| Dam | Bluestone Dam |
Best things to do on Bluestone Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- River cruising – the long New River arm.
Where to launch at Bluestone Lake
- Public ramps – launches around the lake.
Watch for buoyed no-wake and speed limit zones on the lake. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Bluestone Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Children under 13 must wear a life jacket while the boat is moving in West Virginia.
- Jet skis and towing can't run between sunset and sunrise in West Virginia.
West Virginia boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 13 must wear one while the boat is underway unless they're below deck or in an enclosed cabin, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber isn't allowed between sunset and sunrise, and the person being towed must wear a life jacket. A jet ski towing a rider needs a rear-facing observer on board besides the driver, and we recommend a spotter on the boat too.
- Jet skis can't be operated between sunset and sunrise, and the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver.
- Keep to no-wake speed in buoyed or posted no-wake zones, and stay out of restricted areas marked near dams and power plants.
Map of Bluestone Lake
Bluestone Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Bluestone 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 Bluestone Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Bluestone Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Bluestone Lake?
On the New River near Hinton in Summers County, southern West Virginia.
Can you jet ski on Bluestone Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Bluestone Lake.
How big is Bluestone Lake?
About 2,040 acres at normal pool, stretching about 10.7 miles.
Are there speed zones on Bluestone Lake?
Yes. Watch for buoyed no-wake and speed limit zones.