MAMMOTH LAKES BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Flat‑Bottom Freedom on Crowley Lake: A Responsible Day on the Water
A practical guide to renting the 30 HP flat‑bottom boat from Crowley Lake Fish Camp in Mammoth Lakes—what to expect, the rules to know, and how to plan a safe outing.
Flat‑Bottom Freedom on Crowley Lake: A Responsible Day on the Water.
Experience the thrill of boating with Crowley Lake Fish Camp’s 30 HP flat‑bottom rental—an offering that pairs open‑water recreation with a strict set of safety and usage guidelines so that fun and responsibility go hand in hand.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Crowley Lake Fish Camp’s Rental Service
This rental is run by Crowley Lake Fish Camp and emphasizes safe, responsible boating—expect enforced capacity limits, safety rules, and clear policies around cancellations, damage responsibility, and returns.
Safety and Usage Rules Shape the Day
Operators require that all persons remain entirely in the boat while the engine is running, disallow bow riding and towing, prohibit boat beaching and onboard cooking devices, and mandate life jackets for children 12 and under.
Policies You’ll Live By on the Water
Expect firm policies: 48‑hour cancellation notice with a $10 on‑time cancellation fee, no refunds for weather, charges for no‑shows and late returns, responsibility for any damage, and potential ride termination for rule violations.
What the day feels like
What the Rental Feels Like
The offering is a straightforward rental experience: you pick up a 30 HP flat‑bottom boat from Crowley Lake Fish Camp, operate it under the camp’s safety and behavioral rules, and return it according to strict return and cancellation policies—creating a day on the water that centers on responsible, rule‑based recreation.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental is best (and not) for.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Reservations require at least 48 hours’ notice for an on‑time cancellation (subject to a $10 cancellation fee). No‑shows are charged the full rental amount; no refunds for weather.
Renters must be at least 18 years old and carry a valid driver’s license to operate the boat.
Life jackets are required for ages 12 and under; no cooking devices on board; keep prohibited debris (sunflower seeds, pistachio shells, worm dirt) out of the boat to avoid cleaning fees.
You are responsible for damages to the boat or motor; late returns incur a minimum $50 fee; certain cleaning violations carry a $20 fee.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What is the age requirement to rent the boat?
Renters must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
Are life jackets required?
Life jackets are required for ages 12 and under.
What is the cancellation policy?
A 48‑hour cancellation notice is required; on‑time cancellations (48 hours or more before reservation) incur a $10 cancellation fee.
Will I get a refund for bad weather?
No refunds are given due to weather.
What happens if I damage the boat or return late?
Renters are responsible for damages to the boat or motor; late returns incur a minimum $50 fee.
Are there items or behaviors that will trigger cleaning or other fees?
Bringing sunflower seeds, pistachio shells, or dumping worm dirt in the boat may result in a $20 cleaning fee; violations of other rules may end the ride with no refund.