Burnsville Lake is a 968-acre summer-pool reservoir on the Little Kanawha River, just southeast of Burnsville in Braxton County.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Burnsville Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
The Corps of Engineers finished the dam in 1976 for flood control and recreation, and the lake sits in quiet, wooded hills in the middle of the state.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Burnsville Lake
Your rentals are waiting for you at Burnsville Lake, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- MasterCraft wakesurf & wakeboard boat rentals – premium surf boats seating 12 to 18, with surf boards, wakeboards, skis and tubes available.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Burnsville Lake.
- Private boat tours & lessons – a driver-instructor runs the boat and coaches first-timers and experienced riders alike.
- 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.
Burnsville Lake at a glance
| Location | Southeast of Burnsville |
|---|---|
| Summer size | About 968 acres |
| River | Little Kanawha River |
| County | Braxton County |
| Dam finished | 1976 |
| Built by | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
Best things to do on Burnsville 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 – wooded shoreline and calm coves.
Where to launch at Burnsville Lake
- Corps ramps – public launches on 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 Burnsville 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 Burnsville Lake
Burnsville Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Burnsville Lake?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Do I have to tow the boat to Burnsville Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Burnsville Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Burnsville Lake?
Just southeast of Burnsville in Braxton County, central West Virginia, near I-79.
Can you jet ski on Burnsville Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Burnsville Lake.
How big is Burnsville Lake?
About 968 acres at summer pool.
When was Burnsville Lake built?
The Corps of Engineers finished the dam in 1976.