R.D. Bailey Lake is a Guyandotte River reservoir in Wyoming and Mingo counties, about 3.3 miles east of Justice in southern West Virginia.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on R.D. Bailey, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Its 310-foot dam holds a summer pool of about 630 acres, and the lake was dedicated in 1980 and named for Pineville judge Robert D. Bailey Sr.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at R.D. Bailey
Everything you rent is ready for you at R.D. Bailey — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- 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 R.D. Bailey or pulling a tube.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy R.D. Bailey 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.
R.D. Bailey at a glance
| Location | East of Justice |
|---|---|
| Summer size | About 630 acres |
| River | Guyandotte River |
| Counties | Wyoming and Mingo |
| Dedicated | 1980 |
| Dam height | 310 feet |
Best things to do on R.D. Bailey
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Scenic cruising – steep, wooded mountain shoreline.
Where to launch at R.D. Bailey
- 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 R.D. Bailey
- 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 R.D. Bailey Lake
R.D. Bailey rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at R.D. Bailey?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Will my boat be at R.D. Bailey when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at R.D. Bailey, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is R.D. Bailey Lake?
On the Guyandotte River about 3.3 miles east of Justice, in Wyoming and Mingo counties.
Can you jet ski on R.D. Bailey Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on R.D. Bailey Lake.
How big is R.D. Bailey Lake?
About 630 acres at summer pool.
Who is R.D. Bailey Lake named for?
Robert D. Bailey Sr., a judge from Pineville.