Lake Coeur D'Alene

Lake Coeur d'Alene is a 25-mile-long mountain lake in the Idaho Panhandle, wrapped in forested hills with more than 100 miles of shoreline and the city of Coeur d'Alene right on its north shore. It's about 30 miles east of Spokane, and its deep, clear water and warm summer days make it one of the busiest boating lakes in the Northwest. We offer the best boats, jet skis and water toys at Lake Coeur d'Alene, ready and waiting for you right at the lake.

Lake Coeur d'Alene Boat Rentals

From the wide-open water off downtown to the long, quiet bays down the lake, Lake Coeur d'Alene is great for wakesurfing, wakeboarding, water skiing and tubing all summer long. Our Lake Coeur d'Alene boat rentals include:

• MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats for family and friends
• Ski boat rentals for water skiing, slalom and tubing
• Tubes, wakeboards and wakesurf boards for every age
• Paddle boards and water trampolines for a day anchored in one of the lake's quiet bays

Rather have someone else drive? Book a private boat charter and our captain will handle the boat. Damage waiver coverage is available on every rental.

Lake Coeur d'Alene Jet Ski Rentals

Jet skis are a fun way to explore Lake Coeur d'Alene, from the floating boardwalk and Tubbs Hill downtown to the coves and bays along the east and west shores. Most of our jet ski rentals can pull a tube, depending on the model, and guided rides are available. See our jet ski models to pick your ride.

Pontoons, Marinas and Boat Service

Lake Coeur d'Alene has marinas and public launches all around the lake, from City Park downtown to Harrison and Conkling Marina on the south end. If you're searching for a Coeur d'Alene pontoon rental, boat slip or boat service, check with the local marinas. We don't rent pontoons or service boats, but we offer surf boats, jet skis and water toys to go with your pontoon day or lake house stay.

Downtown Coeur d'Alene and Tubbs Hill

The city of Coeur d'Alene sits right on the north shore, with City Park and its public beach, the Coeur d'Alene Resort and its 3,300-foot floating boardwalk, and the resort golf course's famous floating green. Next door, Tubbs Hill is a 120-acre natural area with trails down to rocky coves and little beaches, and seeing it from the water is one of the best parts of a day on the lake.

The South End and Wildlife

Heading south, the lake winds past quiet bays and forested mountains to Harrison, where the Coeur d'Alene and St. Joe rivers flow in and the paved Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes follows the shore. Wolf Lodge Bay on the east side draws bald eagles in winter, and the lake is known for Chinook salmon, northern pike, bass and kokanee.

Getting to Lake Coeur d'Alene

Lake Coeur d'Alene is right off I-90 in North Idaho, about 30 miles east of Spokane. Downtown Coeur d'Alene and City Park sit on the north end of the lake, Idaho 97 follows the east shore south toward Harrison, and US 95 runs down the west side. See all of our Idaho lakes.

Good to Know Before You Go

• Idaho boating rules: Idaho doesn't require a boater education card, but our rental drivers must be 18 or older. Ask us before you book and we'll walk you through what you need.
• Life jackets: everyone on a jet ski and anyone being towed must wear a life jacket, and so must children 14 and under on boats 21 feet or shorter while the boat is moving.
• No-wake zones and wind: watch for posted no-wake zones near docks, swimmers, beaches and marinas, and keep an eye on the wind, since the wide-open middle of the lake can get rough quickly.
• Book early: summer weekends and holidays fill up fast.

Lakes Near Lake Coeur d'Alene

Hayden Lake is just north of town, and Spirit Lake is a short drive farther north. Lake Pend Oreille, the largest lake in Idaho, is about an hour north at Sandpoint, and Priest Lake is a beautiful trip up near the Canadian border. Across the state line, Long Lake is a favorite near Spokane.

Lake Coeur d'Alene Map