How to Find a Pontoon Boat Rental Tims Ford Lake

As the summertime approaches, temperatures warm up, weather gets nicer, and families, friends want to go to find a pontoon boat rental Tims Ford Lake.  

Find a Pontoon Boat Rental Tims Ford Lake

Tims Ford Lake is a 10,700 acre lake with approximately 250 miles of shoreline.  Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) built the Tims Ford Lake by damming up the Elk River back in the early 1970s. The river output came out of the Woods Reservoir (dammed by Elk River Dam). The goal was to reduce flooding in some of the cities below the dam as well as create a recreational location in the area.

Is It Difficult to Get a Pontoon Boat Rental Tims Ford Lake?

The highest season is when school is out.  This is generally Mid-May until mid-August.  The side months -- April, early May, the latter part of August, and September.  The high season time is the most difficult to get a pontoon boat rental on Tims Ford Lake.  So you just need to make advanced reservations.


Reserve a Pontoon Boat Rental Tims Ford Lake

How Far In Advance Should I make A Reservation to Get a Pontoon Boat Rental Tims Ford Lake?

Personally, I've found that at least 1 1/2 months in advance or more is appropriate (the more the better). People are planning their vacation getaways months in advance and many of them will try to get a rental at that point.  Generally the sooner the better for a reservation.

Are There Good Places to Take A Pontoon Boat Rental Tims Ford Lake?

Absolutely!  Renting a boat on Tims Ford Lake give you the opportunity to travel all around the beautiful lake.  Much of the lake is undeveloped, and owned by the state.  

The 250 miles of shoreline gives you an ample opportunity to find a finger somewhere that is not travelled so you can jump in the water and enjoy the 80+ degrees warmth (during the summer).  Make sure to use your anchor!

 Good Places to Take A Pontoon Boat Rental Tims Ford Lake

You can see from the Tims Ford Lake Map that there are really two sections of the lake -- the center large open area which is traveled pretty often by boats during the high season.  And the fingers off of the large section which will be less traveled.  

Fun places to explore on Tims Ford Lake while on a pontoon would be the dark green portions of the shore which are undeveloped.  It tends to be more quiet in these.  

Also check out the Tims Ford Dam, in the south west portion of the lake.  Or go by Pennington Cave.

Where Can I Rent a Pontoon Boat Rental on Tims Ford Lake?

There are four marinas on Tims Ford Lake that all rent Pontoon Boats.  Additionally, there are individual companies that may help you get a boat or Pontoon Boat Rental Tims Ford Lake.

The Four Tims Ford Lake Marinas Include:

1. Tims Ford Marina
2. Twin Creeks Marina
3. Holiday Landing Marina
4. Lakeview Marina

Additionally, you can rent Pontoon Boats for Tims Ford Lake via some individual companies which bring the boat to you and also cater to weekly renters who are looking for a multi-day pontoon rental.  Do a google search for these companies.