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.

You can review my recent blog post about Smith Mountain Lake boating (with video from my own boat) here: https://smithmountainlake.homes/boating-at-smith-mountain-lake/

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.

If you are thinking about purchasing property at Smith Mountain Lake, or just have some questions, please visit our home page at smithmountainlake.homes to see available homes and lots for sale. You can also click Contact to reach Ted for a quick reply to any questions you may have.

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.