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Houston Boat and Jet Ski Rentals
Houston is the biggest city in Texas, and its best boating lakes are all to the north. Lake Houston is on the city’s northeast side, Lake Conroe is about an hour up I-45, and huge Lake Livingston is a little farther in the Piney Woods. Pick the one that fits your group and we will have your boat, jet skis and water toys ready at the lake when you arrive.
Book a Houston Area Lake Day
MasterCraft surf and wake boats for 12 to 18 people, three-seat Sea-Doos, a Kawasaki stand-up jet ski and a full rack of water toys, all ready at the lake when you arrive. Book online in a few minutes, or call or text 888-205-7119 any day from 7am to 10pm.
Best Lakes Near Houston
| Lake | From downtown Houston | Why go |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Houston | About 25 minutes | Roughly 12,000 acres on the northeast side of the city, the quickest lake day from Houston. |
| Lake Conroe | About an hour | The area’s favorite boating lake: about 21,000 acres and 21 miles long, with the Sam Houston National Forest on its north end. |
| Lake Livingston | About an hour and 15 minutes | One of the largest lakes in Texas at about 83,000 acres, with a state park on the southeast shore. |
Drive times are rough estimates from downtown without traffic. I-45 and US-59 traffic can add a lot of time on Friday afternoons.
Houston Lake Days
Weekend getaways on Lake Conroe
Lake Conroe is lined with resorts, waterfront restaurants and coves, so it is easy to turn a boat day into a weekend. Find a smooth cove for swimming and boarding depending on the wind.
Quick trips to Lake Houston
When you only have half a day, Lake Houston is close enough to get in a few hours of tubing and jet skiing without the long drive.
Big water on Lake Livingston
For long runs and fewer boats, Lake Livingston’s open water is hard to beat.
Popular Spots on Houston Area Lakes
We confirm the exact meeting spot when you book. These are the spots Houston boaters know best:
- Lake Conroe Park (Highway 105): a day-use park on the south end of Lake Conroe with a swimming beach, picnic areas and a playground.
- FM 830 public ramp, Lake Conroe: two concrete ramps at the end of FM 830 on the west side of the lake.
- Stubblefield Lake area, Lake Conroe: paved ramps and a campground in the Sam Houston National Forest on the quiet north end.
- Alexander Deussen Park, Lake Houston: a large county park on the southwest corner of Lake Houston with ramps, pavilions and trails.
- Lake Livingston State Park: a state park on the southeast shore with a swimming area, trails and campsites.
Rentals for Houston Groups
Houston-area groups lean toward a MasterCraft surf boat rental for Lake Conroe, where one boat for 12 to 18 people handles a birthday or company day. On Lake Houston, two or three three-seat Sea-Doo waverunners are often all you need, and on Lake Livingston they let riders explore while the boat holds the main group. Add water toys for the coves, or bring a captain so the group can relax in the heat.
Tips for Houston Groups
- Beat the I-45 traffic. Leave early on summer weekends, especially for Lake Conroe.
- Plan for the heat. Bring plenty of water, sunscreen and hats; Houston summers are hot and humid.
- Look for the lee shore. On windy days, a cove on the upwind side of the lake is the smoothest place to surf or swim.
- Make it a weekend. Lake Conroe and Lake Livingston both have plenty of places to stay.
Lake Conroe, Lake Houston or Lake Livingston?
Each of Houston’s three big lakes fits a different kind of day. Lake Houston is the quick one, close enough to the northeast side for a few hours of tubing and jet skiing after work. Lake Conroe is the classic group day, with open water for surf sets on the south end, pine-lined coves up north and plenty of waterfront restaurants. Lake Livingston is the big-water trip: it is huge, it can turn rough when the wind picks up, and it rewards groups who plan a full day or a weekend.
More Areas We Serve
See our separate guides for Lake Conroe, Lake Houston and Lake Livingston. Heading west? Our Austin and San Antonio pages cover the Hill Country lakes, and all areas we serve are on one page.