Motorized RentalsChoose between 5 pontoon boats (4 custom made), ski boat(s), fishing boat or a jetski.
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Motorized Rentals
Choose between 5 pontoon boats (4 custom made), ski boat(s), fishing boat or a jetski.
Click the picture above to make a reservation or check availablity.
Bike Barn in Blacksburg, VA
New River Valley residents, VT staff and students. Click the above image to be directed to the Bike Barn in Blacksburg for high quality bicycle sales, service and rentals.
Non-Motorized Rentals
We offer single sit-on-top kayaks, 2 person canoes and a custom made 4 person Pedal Boat. Click the picture above to make a reservation or check availibity.
Reservation and credit card fees: a credit card deposit of 20% is required to reserve watercraft. The balance will be due at the time of rental. There is no surcharge on the 20% credit card deposit. However, if you choose to use a credit card to pay the balance there will be a 3% fee. Cash is accepted.
Cancellation fees: Note: deposits are non-refundable.
No shows and cancellations occuring after the scheduled start time will result in an additional 30% charge to your credit card (50% fee when coupled with the deposit).
Cancellations occuring within 24 hours of the scheduled start time will result in a loss of your 20% deposit.
Cancellations occuring within 5 days of the scheduled start time will result in a 10% fee. The remainder of your deposit will be available for a future rental.
Cancellations occuring outside the 5 day window may be reused at a later date. If you need to cancel please do so by responding to the confirmation email you were sent.
Weather Policy:
Please do not call prior to day of rental to discuss weather as it changes constantly. If you are concerned, it is advisable to check the radar over Claytor Lake prior to making the drive. If at the time of your rental (poor forecasts not considered) the weather is such that the average boater would not go out, we will not charge a fee. Please note that cool, overcast days, light rain, or spotty forecasts are not sufficient reason to cancel without being charged. PLEASE DO NOT RESERVE IF THIS IS AN ISSUE.
Boating License:
Do I need a boating license to rent a boat? Answer: No. An exception is made with the completion of a dockside safety checklist. We provide the driver(s) with this prior to the rental.
We encourage all people to take a boating safety class. Click me to view class schedules!
Age Requirement:
Renter/Operator of motorized boats must be at least 25 years old for groups of 6 or more, 21 years old if group size is 5 or less, and possess a Valid Driver's License. All drivers (maximum 3 per watercraft) must be present at time of rental for dockside orientation. This is state law and each driver will be given a temporary operator's license.
Other Information:
Personal Flotation Devises (PFD's, ie. life jackets) are included with every rental. We have sizes from infant thru XXXL.
ALCOHOL and NARCOTICS are PROHIBITED on all rental craft. The use within 4 hours prior to, or during the rental is prohibited.
Pets are welcome at no extra charge, but damage fees will incur if they are destructive.
Please note that our liability insurance coverage does not extend to you, the renter.
Capacity per boat is MAXIMUM CAPACITY and does include children, babies and persons that may be on a towable. If you have lots of carry-ons, such as coolers and bags, please consider reducing your group size.
Fuel is Additional to Rental Fees. Be aware that ski boats use an average of 4 to 6 gallons per hour. Pontoon boats typically average 2 to 3 gallons per hour.
A Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card is required to purchase fuel at the end of your rental.
Nighttime use is not allowed. Multi-day rentals must be docked between dusk and dawn at a location North of the Lighthouse Bridge.
Boats MAY NOT be taken to the dock at Picnic Shelters 1 and 2.
There is a $7 entrance fee per car into Claytor Lake State Park.
Click HERE for Pricing, Availability and to make a reservation!
Contact # 540.731.8683 - please do not call to make a reservation or check availability or pricing. Click on a picture below for our reservation page.
If you need to cancel a reservation, reply to the emailed invoice you received.
Alcohol prohibited by drivers and passengers at all times on rental craft.
Directions
-Take Interstate 81 to exit 101
-Travel east for 2.5 miles into
Claytor Lake State Park
-We are on the top level of the marina building.
(Do not use GPS once in the park.
Come to the Marina)
Off Season Hours:
April, May, September & October:
Our office is open on weekends only. Weekday by advance appointment.
Summer Hours:
Memorial Day thru Labor Day:
Our office is open 7 days a week.
We open at 8:30am.