Mount Storm Lake is a 1,200-acre reservoir on the Stony River in Grant County, sitting high in the mountains at about 3,244 feet.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Mount Storm Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It was created in 1965 as the cooling lake for the Mount Storm Power Station, which keeps the water unusually warm for a mountain lake.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Mount Storm Lake
Your rentals are waiting for you at Mount Storm 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 – rent one or a pair, including 3-seat models that can tow a tube or skier.
- Boat tours with a driver – great for celebrations, families and anyone who wants surf or ski lessons on Mount Storm Lake.
- 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.
Mount Storm Lake at a glance
| Location | Grant County |
|---|---|
| Size | About 1,200 acres |
| Elevation | About 3,244 feet |
| River | Stony River |
| Created | 1965 |
| Also called | New Stony River Reservoir |
Best things to do on Mount Storm Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- High-country views – open water high in the mountains.
Where to launch at Mount Storm Lake
- Public ramps – launches on the lake.
Stay out of buoyed restricted areas near the power plant. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Mount Storm 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 Mount Storm Lake
Mount Storm Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Mount Storm Lake?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, and captained boat tours with lessons.
Will my boat be at Mount Storm Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Mount Storm Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Mount Storm Lake?
In Grant County in the mountains of eastern West Virginia, on the Stony River.
Can you jet ski on Mount Storm Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Mount Storm Lake.
How big is Mount Storm Lake?
About 1,200 acres, at about 3,244 feet elevation.
Why is Mount Storm Lake warm?
It's the cooling lake for the Mount Storm Power Station, which keeps the water warm. Stay out of buoyed restricted areas near the plant.