CARTERSVILLE WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Throttle and Wake: Jet-Ski Rentals from Red Top Mountain Boat Ramp
Single- and double-seat jet skis dropped at Red Top Mountain State Park, available in 1–8 hour increments; this guide explains what’s included, age limits, and how to plan your rental.
Throttle and Wake: Jet-Ski Rentals from Red Top Mountain Boat Ramp.
Power Watercraft Rental offers drop-off jet-ski rentals directly at the Red Top Mountain State Park boat ramp in Cartersville — single- and double-seat machines with safety kits, USCG-approved life jackets, dry bags, and a full tank of gas are provided to simplify the day on the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Flexible rental windows from 1 to 8 hours
Rentals are offered in 2-, 4- and 8-hour blocks booked online; 1-hour rentals are available only on a walk-up basis. Full-day (8-hour) rentals must start at or before 10:30 a.m.
Convenient drop-off and pick-up at the Red Top boat ramp
Select the option to have your jet ski dropped off and picked up at the Red Top Mountain State Park boat ramp (601-871 Red Top Mountain Rd SE, Cartersville), removing the need to tow your own equipment.
What’s included with every rental
All rentals come with a safety kit and rope, a USCG-approved life jacket, a dry bag with phone pouch and a full tank of gas; additional life vests, dry bags, cooling towels and extra gas may be purchased at the start of your rental.
What the day feels like
What the rental feels like
The offering is built for straightforward, independent time on the water: you pick a duration, have the skis dropped at the state-park boat ramp, receive the required safety equipment and head out on your chosen block of time — the operator’s mission centers on delivering a thrilling but safety-first experience with convenience and environmental responsibility.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental is built for — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bookings can be made online for 2-, 4- and 8-hour rentals; 1-hour rentals are available only on a walk-up basis. All 8-hour rentals must start at or before 10:30 a.m.
The operator supplies a USCG-approved life jacket, a safety kit and rope, a dry bag with phone pouch and a full tank of gas; you may purchase additional life vests, extra dry bags, cooling towels or extra gas at rental start.
Select the Red Top Mountain State Park boat ramp drop-off option (601-871 Red Top Mountain Rd SE, Cartersville). At check-in a $200 credit-card authorization hold will be placed per jet ski and released upon return and inspection; if you prefer another payment method for the hold, present it at check-in.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What rental durations are available?
Rentals of 2, 4 and 8 hours are offered online; 1-hour rentals are available on a walk-up basis only.
Can I have the jet ski dropped off at Red Top Mountain?
Yes — select the option to have the rental dropped off at the Red Top Mountain State Park boat ramp at 601-871 Red Top Mountain Rd SE, Cartersville, GA.
What equipment is included with the rental?
All rentals include a safety kit and rope, a USCG-approved life jacket, a dry bag with phone pouch and a full tank of gas.
Is there a deposit or hold on my card?
A $200 credit-card authorization hold will be placed on your payment method per jet ski at check-in and released upon return and inspection; if you prefer the hold placed on another payment method, present it at check-in.
What is the minimum age to operate a jet ski?
Renters must be at least 12 years old to operate a jet ski.
Can I add extra gear at the start of my rental?
Yes — additional life vests, dry bags/phone pouches, cooling towels and extra gas may be purchased at the start of your rental.
When must full-day rentals begin?
All 8-hour (full day) rentals must start at or before 10:30 a.m.