Lake Lure Boat Rentals: Cruise, Swim, Ski and Splash (2026)
Cruise, swim, fish, ski and splash your way around one of the prettiest lakes in the Blue Ridge
Quick Answer
- Your crew
- Four pontoon outfits, plus ski boats, kayaks and paddleboards. Lake Lure Tours handles paddle craft
- Local pick
- Lake Lure Adventure Company. Locally owned, fuel included, and a free Yeti cooler with any pontoon or ski boat rental
- Fuel
- Every pontoon operator on this page includes fuel. Ask about tax and card fees so there are no surprises at the dock
- Members only
- Rumbling Bald's boats and scenic cruise are for members and lodging guests
- Delivery
- Lake Lure Boat Rental and Good Time Boat Rentals will bring the boat to you
- Dogs
- Welcome at Lake Lure Adventure Company, Lake Lure Boat Rental and Rumbling Bald. Fees vary, so ask
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Picture this: the engine hums, the mountains rise up all around you, and the water is yours for the afternoon. That's a day on Lake Lure. You can float a pontoon out to a quiet cove for a swim, chase bass at sunrise, or hold on tight behind a ski boat while someone cheers you on. Most of the pontoons around here quote four hours for roughly $440 to $460, and nearly every operator includes the fuel, so you can spend your time planning the fun part instead of doing math at the dock.
Cruise on a pontoon
Float to a quiet cove, swim, picnic and take the whole crew along.
Four operators to choose from
Ski, tube and wake
Hop on a ski boat with a certified driver and hold on tight.
Lake Lure Adventure Company
Kayak and paddle
Slow down, glide along the shoreline and soak up the mountains.
Adventure Co, Lake Lure Tours, Rumbling Bald
Go fishing
Chase bass and fly fish with a local guide who knows every cove.
Guided trips, Monday to Friday
Start Here: Lake Lure Adventure Company
If you want your boat day to give a little back to the community, this is the place. Lake Lure Adventure Company is locally owned and family run, and the family took a hard hit from Hurricane Helene. They are back on the water with fuel included in the price and a free Yeti cooler with every pontoon or ski boat rental. Choose your own adventure: cruise the lake on a pontoon, then switch to a Mastercraft for tubing, skiing or wakeboarding with a certified crew. Their season runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and every reservation is made by phone, so call and tell them what kind of day you want. Visitors on Tripadvisor give them 4.8 out of 5 stars across 134 reviews. Their listing is pinned first below with hours, policies and the number to call.
Compare the Boats
Same lake, different personalities. Here's how the pontoons stack up side by side, including whether fuel is in the price. Lake Lure Boat Rental charges 7% tax and a 3.5% credit card fee, which you can avoid by paying cash. Their renters must be 25, and holidays cost $50 more. Ask each outfit for your total, then pick your boat.
| Operator↕ | ~4 hours↑ | Fuel included? | Full day (8 hr)↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Lure Adventure CompanyLowest 4-hr rate | $4404 hours (half-day) | ✓ Included | $800 |
| Lake Lure Boat Rental | $4604 hours | ✓ Included | $880 |
| Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure | $4604 hours | ✓ Included | $880 |
| Good Time Boat Rentals | $5005 hours | ✓ Included | $629 |
Meet Every Operator
Pontoons for the whole gang, kayaks for a quiet paddle, and ski boats for the thrill seekers. Tap a filter to find the ones that include fuel, welcome dogs or deliver to your dock.
Lake Lure Adventure Company
470 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure, NC
A small business hit hard by Hurricane Helene and back on the water. Fuel is included and every pontoon or ski boat rental comes with a free Yeti cooler.
20 ft pontoon (up to 6 guests)
Fuel included
22 ft pontoon (up to 10 guests, 2-hour minimum)
Fuel included
Mastercraft ski boat with driver/instructor (up to 8 guests)
Fuel included
- Fuel included in the price; rates exclude tax and holiday weeks/weekends
- Free Yeti cooler with any pontoon or ski boat rental; pool noodles come with pontoons
- Pontoons for self-drive cruising, swimming and fishing (driver must be 21+ with a valid license and credit card; no boating license required)
- Ski boat trips with USA Waterski certified staff: waterskiing, slalom, barefoot, tubing, kneeboarding, wakeboarding and wakesurfing (up to 8 people, Mastercraft Pro-Star 197 and X-2)
- Mix and match activities in one session, such as skiing and tubing in the morning and a pontoon cruise in the afternoon
- Kayak and paddleboard rentals delivered to Lake Lure lakefront homes (full-day rentals only)
- Guided bass and fly fishing trips with guide Rob McComas (Monday–Friday)
- Dog friendly to well-behaved dogs on pontoons, kayaks and paddleboards, with no pet fee
- Free changes or cancellation 48 hours ahead; no charge if you skip a rental because of lightning, hail or heavy rain
- All reservations are by phone: 828-625-8066
4.8 of 5 across 134 Tripadvisor reviews, ranked #2 of 7 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Lake Lure. Reviewers describe clean, well-kept boats, friendly crews and flexible handling of weather changes. Notes from reviewers: parking is limited and there are no restrooms on site.
Beer and wine are fine; no liquor. Not a public ramp, so leave your own boat, kayak or paddleboard at home. Tubing isn't allowed behind the pontoons; book a ski boat trip for tubing.
Hours: In season (Memorial Day–Labor Day): Monday–Sunday, 9 AM–8 PM. Off season (September–April): call for availability.
Lake Lure Boat Rental
506 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure, NC
Daily rate — 9, 10 or 12 passenger pontoon (3-hour minimum at their 506 Memorial Hwy dock, 4-hour minimum for marina or lakefront delivery)
Fuel included
Multi-day, per day (fuel metered and billed at $6/gallon)
Fuel not included
Renters must be 25. Delivery or pick-up at Washburn Marina, the Rumbling Bald public dock, a rental-home dock, or their own dock at 506 Memorial Hwy (2-vehicle limit). Pets welcome for a $25 clean-up fee. 5% military discount on hourly rentals ($50 off multi-day). Late arrival and late return fees apply, so be on time.
Verified 2026-10-15
Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure
North Shore Beach Cabana, Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure (153 Mountains Blvd), Lake Lure, NC
Pontoon (10 passengers) — gas included
Fuel included
Kayaks and paddleboards (1 to 2 people)
Scenic Lake Lure cruise, per person (11 AM, 2 PM and 4 PM daily; about 1 hr 15 min)
For Rumbling Bald members and lodging guests only. Dogs allowed on rental pontoons at $10 per dog per rental hour. Rentals are for cruising only: no towing skiers or tubes, and no glass or hard liquor. Drivers must complete the Lake Lure Boater Safety Course, and NC requires it for anyone born after 1988. Life jackets, safety instructions and a lake map are included. Scenic cruises need 4 to 16 guests, a minimum of 4 passengers to depart, and arrival 15 minutes early; you may share the boat with other groups, and cruise reservations are non-refundable. For rental changes, contact the North Shore Beach Cabana at least 24 hours ahead or the reservation is non-refundable.
Verified 2026-10-15
Good Time Boat Rentals
Pontoon
Fuel included
Fuel and taxes included in all rates; free delivery and pickup.
Verified 2026-08-02
Lake Lure Tours
Single paddle craft
Fuel not included
Two-person paddle craft
Fuel not included
Verified 2026-08-02
Lake Lure Washburn Marina
2930 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure, NC
Verified 2026-08-02
More Fun on the Lake
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does it cost to rent a boat on Lake Lure?
- A four-hour pontoon day runs $440 to $480 at Lake Lure Adventure Company (fuel included) and $460 at Rumbling Bald (members and lodging guests only, gas included). Good Time Boat Rentals charges $500 for 5 hours with fuel included. Lake Lure Boat Rental charges $460 for 4 hours with fuel included, plus 7% tax and a 3.5% credit card fee, and you skip the card fee by paying cash.
- Do Lake Lure boat rentals include fuel?
- Good news: yes. Lake Lure Adventure Company, Lake Lure Boat Rental and Good Time Boat Rentals all include fuel in their pricing, and Rumbling Bald includes gas in its rental price too. Tax and card fees are extra at most operators, so ask for your total before you book. Fuel can add roughly $50 to $80 to a half-day rental, so it's worth knowing.
- Can I get a boat delivered to my dock on Lake Lure?
- You can. Lake Lure Boat Rental delivers to Washburn Marina, the Rumbling Bald public dock or your rental-home dock, and Good Time Boat Rentals offers free delivery and pickup. Call to confirm delivery fees and minimum hours.
- Are dogs allowed on Lake Lure boat rentals?
- Bring the pup. Lake Lure Adventure Company welcomes well-behaved dogs on pontoons, kayaks and paddleboards with no pet fee (crew tips are appreciated, and trimmed nails protect the boat vinyl). Lake Lure Boat Rental is pet friendly with a $25 clean-up fee, and Rumbling Bald allows dogs on rental pontoons for $10 per dog per rental hour. Other operators on this page haven't confirmed a pet policy.
- When is Lake Lure Adventure Company open?
- Their season runs Memorial Day through Labor Day, Monday to Sunday, 9 AM to 8 PM. September through April is their off season, so call 828-625-8066 to ask about availability. All reservations are made by phone, which means you get to talk through your perfect day on the lake.
- Can anyone rent a pontoon at Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure?
- Not quite. Rumbling Bald's pontoons, kayaks, paddleboards and scenic cruises are for members and lodging guests. The scenic cruise leaves at 11 AM, 2 PM and 4 PM daily and costs $25 for adults and $7 for children 5 and under. Every other operator on this page rents to the public.
- Do any Lake Lure boat rentals include a cooler?
- Yes. Lake Lure Adventure Company, a locally owned, family-run outfit, gives you a free Yeti cooler with any pontoon or ski boat rental, and fuel is included in the price. Fill it with ice and snacks and go.
- Can you tube behind a rented pontoon on Lake Lure?
- Not behind a pontoon. Lake Lure doesn't allow rented boats to tow. If you want to tube, ski, wakeboard or wakesurf, book a ski boat trip with a driver and instructor, like the Mastercraft trips at Lake Lure Adventure Company.
Last updated: 2026-10-15