GoCampingAmerica.com | Posted July 5th,
    2017

    Where to Water Ski!

    Happy Camper Blog

    Summertime is
    the prime season for water skiing and wakeboarding, and with so many lakes to
    choose from across the country, you just might have a tough time deciding
    where to go next. Here are five beautiful lakes you just may want to tow your
    boat to this summer. No boat? No problem. Many marinas offer ski boat and
    equipment rentals.

    ARIZONA

    Lake
    Havasu

    This large reservoir on the Arizona/California border is located
    on the Colorado River and features 400 miles of coastline and 60 miles of
    navigable waterways. While you’re out on the lake, you can take in the
    natural beauty of the mountains and canyons in the surrounding desert. The
    lake, which is named after the Mojave word for “blue,” provides the perfect
    setting for slaloms and major air runs. The most popular skiing spots can be
    found near the south end of the lake – Skiers’ Island and Skiers’ Coves One,
    Two and Three are located just north of Copper Canyon. According to the Lake
    Havasu City Convention & Visitors Bureau, there are no size
    restrictions or speed limits on the lake, with the exception of clearly
    marked no-wake zones and other restricted areas. Nearby Lake Havasu City is
    also the home of the famous London Bridge which once sat on the River Thames
    in London and was moved to Lake Havasu in the late 60s.

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    nearby.

    CALIFORNIA

    Lake
    Tahoe

    Just the scenery alone makes Lake Tahoe well worth the trip. This
    deep, wide lake on the California/Nevada border is the largest alpine lake in
    North America and is known for its crystal blue waters and stunning views of
    the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The area is home to a number of water ski
    schools, and ski boat rentals are also available.

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    WISCONSIN

    Lake Geneva

    This gem of a resort area in southeastern Wisconsin has a
    fascinating history. Its easy access from Chicago via railroad made it a
    popular escape for wealthy industrialists who built summer estates along the
    lakeshore from the 1950s to the Roaring 20s. Many of these mansions can still
    be seen today from the lake or the public, 26-mile shore path that encircles
    it. Gage Marine, located in Williams Bay on the northern shore of the lake,
    offers a popular in/out valet service for boaters.

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    a campground nearby.

    KENTUCKY

    Lake
    Cumberland

    This large reservoir in southern Kentucky has 1,255 miles of
    shoreline, an average depth of 90 feet and measures 101 miles long and over a
    mile across at its widest point. It is a peaceful boaters’ paradise that is
    surrounded by tree-covered hills and contains hundreds of secluded coves to
    explore. Burnside Marina is located on the eastern tip of the lake and is a
    full-service marina that offers open and covered wet slips, transient slips
    and houseboat and small boat rentals.

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    nearby.

    NEW YORK

    Lake
    Placid

    While Lake Placid, which is considered to be one of the cleanest
    freshwater lakes in the world, is known as a winter playground, it’s also a
    great place to go water skiing, wakeboarding and tubing. There’s even a
    slalom course located next to the main island in the lake. Lake Placid
    measures four miles by a mile and a half and has an average depth of 50 feet.
    Since there are no roads that go all the way around the lake, the best way to
    see the area is by boat. Lake Placid offers a free public boat launch with
    parking for vehicles and trailers on a first-come, first-served basis and
    there are three marinas on the lake.

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    a campground nearby.