Bridgewater Marina & Boat Rentals has served the Smith Mountain Lake region since 1989, growing into one of the largest and most trusted boat rental providers in the nation with over 100 rental boats across four convenient locations: the flagship Bridgewater Marina at Bridgewater Plaza next to Halesford Bridge, Bernard’s Boat Rentals at Bernard’s Landing, State Park Boat Rentals at Smith Mountain Lake State Park, and Mariners Landing Boat Rentals on the Craddock Creek branch of the lake.
The rental fleet includes 2025/2026 model tritoons, pontoons, ski boats, wakeboard boats, deck boats, personal watercraft, kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards, giving guests options for everything from a relaxed cruise to a high-energy day of watersports. Deck boats hold up to 12 people, and the fleet includes top-of-the-line wakeboard/wakesurf boats with programmed cruise control settings for surfing, skiing, and wakeboarding. Every renter receives a free safety and instructional orientation meeting all Commonwealth of Virginia requirements, and either a NASBLA-approved boater’s license or a temporary license issued on-site is required to operate a rental.
The Bridgewater Plaza flagship location includes a 24-hour pay-at-the-pump gas dock and a dockside store stocked with groceries, water sports equipment, apparel, sunglasses, fishing gear, and Smith Mountain Lake souvenirs, and is open year-round, seven days a week. Full-day pontoon rentals start at $260, with premium wakeboard/wakesurf boats running $1,100/day (3-day minimum, non-negotiable) for experienced boaters and watersports enthusiasts. A $1,500 damage deposit is required on a credit card, with a 48-hour cancellation policy for refunds (rescheduling remains available within 48 hours, though not eligible for a refund).
Beyond rentals, Bridgewater Marina sells quality used boats, offers full-service boat repair and maintenance, and runs a boat club program for those wanting more regular access to the lake.
For anyone planning a trip to Smith Mountain Lake looking to rent a pontoon, ski boat, deck boat, or personal watercraft, Bridgewater Marina & Boat Rentals offers a well-established, multi-location rental operation with more than 35 years of experience on the lake.
