If you've never been to Smith Mountain Lake (or even if you have), you DEFINITELY owe it to yourself to get out on the water! There is a breathtaking beauty about that lake that can only be fully appreciated while on a boat or personal watercraft. When out on the lake by boat, many first-time visitors are quickly astonished by how beautiful and large Smith Mountain Lake really is.
There are several places at Smith Mountain Lakes where you can rent boats and personal watercraft: power boats, pontoon boats, deck boats, ski boats, fishing boats, house boats, and PWCs (Jet Skis, Seadoos, and WaveRunners). Many also sell marine gas and rent kayaks, paddle boards, inner-tubes, skis, wake boards, knee boards, and more.
Below find information about boat rentals, lake marinas, and available boat ramps.
BOAT RENTALS
- Bridgewater Marina Boat Rentals: Located at Hales Ford Bridge, 16410 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta, Virginia. Call 540-721-1639. Full-day pontoon boat rentals start at $260. Features pontoon boats, fishing boats, PWCs, wakeboarding boats, ski boats.
- Parrot Cove Boat Rentals: Located at Hales Ford Bridge, 16441 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta, Virginia. Call 540-721-5363. Full-day pontoon boat rentals start at $130 (off season) and $170 (peak season).They specialize in large house boats, along with pontoon boats, runabouts, fishing boats, PWCs.
- Captain's Quarters: Located at Hales Ford Bridge, 16525 Booker T. Washington Hwy, Moneta, Virginia (Franklin County; on SML northwest of Marker R-28). Call 540-721-1175. Full-day pontoon boat rentals start at $180. Features pontoon boats, deck boats, PWCs, fishing boats.
- Halesford Harbor Boat Rentals: Located at Halesford Harbor, 1043 Campers Paradise Trail, Moneta, Virginia. Call 540-797-6258. Full-day pontoon boat rentals start at $260. Features pontoon boats, deck boats.
- Westlake Boat Rentals: Located in Westlake Waterfront Inn, 2050 Morewood Road, Hardy, Virginia. Call 540-721-1159. Full-day pontoon boat rentals start at $200. Features ski boats, PWCs, runabouts, pontoon boats, deck boats.
- Gills Creek Marina: Located at 790 Fox Chase Road, Wirtz Virginia (Franklin County, on SML west of Marker G-2). Call 540-721-2451. Full-day pontoon boat rentals start at $195. Features pontoon boats.
- Parkway Marina: Located at Parkway Marina 16918 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston, Virginia. Call 540-297-4412. Full-day pontoon boat rentals start at $150. Features pontoon boats.
- SML Boat Rentals at Mitchell's Point: Located at Mitchell's Point Marina, 3553 Trading Post Road, Huddleston, Virginia. Call 540-484-3980. Full-day pontoon boat rentals start at $200. Features pontoon boats, runabouts, deck boats, kayaks, paddleboards, wake and knee boards.
- Bernard's Boat Rentals: Located at Bernards Landing, 775 Ashmeade Road, Moneta, Virginia. Call 540-721-7800. Full-day pontoon boat rentals start at $260. Features pontoon boats, ski boats, PWCs, paddleboards and kayaks.
- State Park Boat Rentals: Located at Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston, Virginia. Call 540-297-3642. Full-day pontoon boat rentals start at $260. Features pontoon boats, fishing boats, PWCs, wakeboarding boats, ski boats.
Smith Mountain Lake Marinas
Once on the water, you'll want to know where the marinas are. ALL selected marinas shown have: 1) public restrooms, 2) gas pumps to fill up your boat. The vast majority also have food available, some that's really great! (Tip: check out Mexico Viejo at Crazy Horse Marina).
- Bridgewater Marina, Channel Marker R28
- Captain's Quarters Marina, Channel Marker R28
- Crazy Horse Marina, Channel Marker B10
- Crystal Shores Marina, Channel Marker R27
- Gills Creek Marina, Channel Marker G2
- Halesford Harbour Marina, Channel Marker R28
- Indian Pointe Marina (Magnum Boating), Channel Marker, R37
- Magnum Point Marina, Channel Marker B37
- Mitchell's Point Marina, Channel Marker C3
- Parkway Marina, Channel Marker R8
- Smith Mountain Dock and Lodge, Channel Marker R6
- Virginia Dare Cruises and Marina, Channel Marker R21
Smith Mountain Lake Boat Ramps
There are several public boat ramps located throughout the lake. Other available boat ramps can be found at various marinas (see above), but may incur a small fee to launch. You should have no trouble being able to launch your boat quickly at any of the ramps, but if you need any help, the locals here are very friendly!
Locations of some of the available boat ramps at Smith Mountain Lake are shown below.
