BOAT RENTAL & Marina

Open for the season: April - September

Pedal Boat Family at Wilderness Presidential Resort

RECREATIONAL WATER SPORTS

Marina & Boat Rentals

Enjoy recreational water sports with Jon & paddle boat, kayak, corcl & paddleboard rentals



There is nothing more relaxing than a day on the lake.  Regardless of your experience level, explore Cool Spring Lake at your own pace by renting a kayak or try stand-up paddle boarding.  Life vests are required to be worn at all times regardless of your experience with swimming.

Meet us at the beach or visit the Gymnasium for more rental info.  All boat rentals are subject to weather conditions. No one 14 years of age or younger may operate a rental boat unless their parent or guardian is with them in the boat or in an accompanied boat at ALL times.  Persons between the ages of 15 and 17 years may operate a rental boat signed for by their parent or guardian.

BOAT RENTAL HOURS:

The Marina is open.  April - September, 2024.  All boats, kayaks, corcl®, paddle boards & Aqia-cycles™ and Jon boats are available for rent. 

May:
Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Rentals are run from the Gym & weather dependent)
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a.m. - dusk (Rentals are run from the Beach Boat House & weather dependent)

June, July & August:
Daily 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Rentals are run from the Beach Boat House)

September:
Monday - Fri 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Rentals are run from the Gym)
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a.m. - dusk (Rentals are run from the Beach Boat House)

October:
10:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Rentals are run from the Gym and are weather dependent)

November to December:
Closed for the season.

KAYAK, CORCL® & PADDLEBOARD RENTAL RATES:

*We take cash only at the rental shack.  Credit card transactions may be made from the Gym which is open 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily.

Aqua-Cycle™ $10/half hr. – Can seat two people. Maximum capacity is 450 lbs.
Corcl® Boats $5/hr. - Can seat two people. Maximum capacity is 225 lbs. Minimum age of use on own is 7.  Ages 7-14 MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian in another vessel at all times.
Stand-Up Paddleboards $10/hr. - One person per board. Maximum capacity is 275 lbs.
Single Kayaks $10/hr. - One person per board. Maximum capacity is 300 lbs.
Tandem Kayaks $15/hr. - Two person kayak. Maximum capacity is 500 lbs.

Call 540-972-7433 ext. 8 

 

Every family should try our pedal power paddle boats!  This is one of our most memorable lake activities.  Rent a pedal boat and explore the Cool Springs Lake.  We can guarantee lots of laughter and family fun along the way.

Life vests are available, but don’t forget your hats and sunblock.

Walk across the swinging bridge to our staffed Marina to make all the arrangements or visit the Gymnasium for more rental info.  Paddle boat rental is subject to weather conditions.

BOAT RENTAL HOURS:

The Marina is open April - September.  All boats, kayaks, corcl®, paddle boards & Aqua-cycles™ and Jon boats are available to rent.

January – March:
Closed for the season.

April and May:
Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Rentals are run from the Gym)
Saturday & Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Rentals are run from the Wilder Nest Island Marina)

June and July:
Daily 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

August:
Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Rentals are run from the gym)
Saturday & Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Rentals are run from the Wilder Nest Island Marina)

September and October:
Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Rentals are run from the Gym)
Saturday & Sunday 8:00 a.m. - dusk (Rentals are run from the Wilder Nest Island Marina, dependent on weather)

November and December:
Closed for the season.

PADDLE BOAT RENTAL RATES:

*We take cash only at the rental shack.  Credit card transactions may be made from the Gym which is open 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily.
**No one 14 years of age or younger may operate a rental boat unless their parent or guardian is in the boat at ALL times. Persons between the ages of 15 and 17 years may operate a rental boat signed for by their parent or guardian.

$10.00/half-hour
Call 540-972-7433 ext. 8 

 

Bring your fishing poles and tackle box!  Both lakes are stocked with many kinds of fish including largemouth bass, chain pickerel, channel catfish, crappie, bluegills, and carp.  Wilderness Presidential Resort has two lakes, for twice the fishing challenge. Cool Spring Lake (lower lake) and Hazel Grove Lake (upper lake).   Fishing is permitted from the shore, on rented Jon boats, or on personally owned boats (electric motors or oars only) with a fishing license. 

Walk across the swinging bridge to Wilder Nest Island, our staffed Marina on Cool Spring Lake, where you can rent Jon boats or to enjoy fishing from the shore.  Alternatively, visit the Gymnasium for rentals.  Boat Rentals are subject to weather conditions.

Get your fishing license online.

BOAT RENTAL HOURS:

January – March:
Daily 10:00 a.m. – dusk (Rentals are run from the Gym)

April and May:
Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Rentals are run from the Gym)
Saturday & Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Rentals are run from the Wilder Nest Island Marina)

June and July:
Daily 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

August:
Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Rentals are run from the gym)
Saturday & Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Rentals are run from the Wilder Nest Island Marina)

September and October:
Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Rentals are run from the Gym)
Saturday & Sunday 8:00 a.m. - dusk (Rentals are run from the Wilder Nest Island Marina, dependent on weather)

November and December:
Daily 10:00 a.m. – dusk (Rentals are run from the Gym)

The Marina will open April - September.  All boats, kayaks, corcl®, paddle boards & Aqua-cycles™ and Jon boats are available for rent.

BOAT RENTAL RATES:

Rented at the Gym
*We take cash only at the rental shack.  Credit card transactions may be made from the Gym which is open 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily.
**No one 14 years of age or younger may operate a rental boat unless their parent or guardian is in the boat at ALL times. Persons between the ages of 15 and 17 years may operate a rental boat signed for by their parent or guardian.

Jon Boats:
$5.00/hour
$40.00/all day (April - September)

TROLLING MOTOR RENTAL RATES:

$10/hour
$50/per day

Call 540-972-7433 ext. 8

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