Off-lake pickup in Woods Cross, Utah
Salt Lake City Jet Ski Rentals
Salt Lake City riders pick up off-lake at our Woods Cross shop (about 15 minutes away), then tow a Sea-Doo to the freshwater lake they choose. Our machines aren't allowed in salt water, including the Great Salt Lake.
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At a glance
- Sea-Doo jet skis from $235 a day, before taxes and fees; a full day is up to 12 hours, 8 AM to 8 PM.
- Pickup at 901 S. 1800 W, Woods Cross, UT, about 16 min from Salt Lake City (13 miles).
- Trailer included for pickup; your vehicle needs a 2-inch hitch and flat 4-prong lights.
- 18+ to rent and drive.
- Rather not tow? We deliver to Bear Lake, Pineview Reservoir, Willard Bay, Jordanelle Reservoir, Utah Lake and Deer Creek, and to other lakes with our approval (no delivery to Lake Powell); the delivery fee is per trip and depends on the location, so call (801) 923-8185 for a quote. When a lake's ramps are closed, we deliver to another lake instead, and we'll let you know if a machine can't be launched where you booked.
Blue Wave Jet Ski Rentals is a family-run shop at 901 S. 1800 W in Woods Cross, Utah, renting Sea-Doo jet skis from $235 a day before taxes and fees.
Salt Lake City is our backyard. Our Woods Cross pickup sits about 15 minutes north of downtown SLC, which makes the off-lake model almost too easy: swing by, hitch up a Sea-Doo, and you choose the freshwater lake for the day instead of being tied to one marina’s counter.
Lakes within easy reach of SLC
From the valley you’ve got real range:
- Utah Lake: big water just under an hour south of our shop, shallow and forgiving, great for first-timers.
- Jordanelle and Deer Creek: deep, blue mountain reservoirs up the canyons toward Park City and Heber.
- Pineview and Echo: quick mountain water to the north and east.
- Willard Bay: wide-open freshwater a straight shot up I-15.
- East Canyon and Rockport: smaller state-park reservoirs, each a little under an hour from our shop.
Check ramp status first at Pineview and Willard Bay: in 2026 Pineview’s Port Ramp Marina closed for reconstruction, its Anderson Cove launch closed July 20 for low water, and from August 31 the reservoir was closed to motorized boats. On October 5, 2026, Utah State Parks listed both Willard Bay ramps closed for low water (launch at your own risk). Our Pineview and Willard Bay pages have the details.
One note for locals: our machines aren’t allowed in salt water, including the Great Salt Lake, so we point you to the freshwater lakes above instead.
Why pick up off-lake?
Because you pick the machines up from us in Woods Cross, there’s no rental counter to wait at once you get to the lake. Your machine is reserved and ready, the price is better, and you’re not locked to a single lake. You still share the public ramp, so on a busy weekend, get there early. Brand new to it? We walk you through everything at pickup. Compare our three Sea-Doo models on our fleet page, and see day rates on our pricing page.
Before you launch: from January 1, 2027, Utah requires an annual boating safety course for every driver, visitors from out of state included. Bring proof or we'll brief you at pickup, and every machine goes out clean, drained, and AIS-compliant.
Salt Lake City jet ski rental FAQ
How far is pickup from Salt Lake City?
About 15 minutes. Our shop is at 901 S. 1800 W in Woods Cross, just north of the city. You pick up there and tow to the freshwater lake you choose.
Which lake is best from Salt Lake City?
Pineview and Willard Bay are the closest, each about 40 minutes north of our shop, but check ramp status first: in 2026 Pineview's Port Ramp Marina closed for reconstruction, its Anderson Cove launch closed July 20 for low water, and from August 31 the reservoir was closed to motorized boats. On October 5, 2026, Utah State Parks listed both Willard Bay ramps closed for low water (launch at your own risk). Utah Lake, just under an hour south, is the easiest for first-timers. For deep mountain water, Jordanelle and Deer Creek are a scenic hour up the canyons.
Can I ride a jet ski on the Great Salt Lake?
Not on our Sea-Doos. Our machines aren't allowed in salt water, including the Great Salt Lake, so we point riders to the freshwater lakes nearby instead.