Houseboat Destinations
Houseboating can be a very different experience from lake to lake. But whether you're gliding through the sinuous sandstone canyons of Lake Powell, marvelling at the diversity of Lake Mohave, or basking in the warm desert sun on Lake Mead, you'll always find that the common theme of all houseboat vacations is fun.
Listed below are the lakes we currently offer houseboat trips on. Check back soon for even more great houseboat trips across North America!
Lake Powell | Western U.S. |  |
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Lake Powell is a vast body of deep blue water contained within orange-red cliffs. The combination of spectacular scenery and nearly 2,000 miles of coastline to explore make this one of the most popular houseboating lakes in the country. 3 Marinas • Area: 175-250 sq. miles • Avg. Temp: 72 ° F • more... | ||
Lake Mead | Western U.S. |  |
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A houseboat is a great way to explore Lake Mead, North America's largest man-made lake. Stretching across the southwest desert, Mead is known for its sandy beaches, varied terrain, and great fishing. 2 Marinas • Area: 247 sq. miles • Avg. Temp: 82 ° F • more... | ||
Lake Mohave | Western U.S. |  |
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Lake Mohave is only an hour away from Las Vegas, but it's a world apart. Ruby red sunsets and rich indigo skies rise above this desert lake, whose warm waters are great for swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving. 2 Marinas • Area: 44 sq. miles • Avg. Temp: 82 ° F • more... | ||
Lake Shasta | West Coast |  |
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Famous Lake Shasta is a peaceful mountain jewel, its clear, pure water surrounded by mountain slopes filled with towering evergreens. This many-armed lake has hundreds of coves and byways to explore. 2 Marinas • Area: 46 sq. miles • Avg. Temp: 89 ° F • more... | ||
Trinity Lake | West Coast |  |
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Shasta's less developed cousin, Trinity Lake, is hidden away in the northern California hills. Cast a line for trout or salmon, explore the many tree-laden coves, or just relax and enjoy the serenity of the cool waters. 1 Marina • Area: 26 sq. miles • Avg. Temp: 69 ° F • more... | ||
California Delta | West Coast |  |
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Explore a network of more than 1,000 miles of rivers and waterways just outside the San Francisco area. Great for fishing, bird watching, exploring, and even dining, when you moor your houseboat next to a riverside restaurant! 1 Marina • Area: 1,000+ miles of coastline • more... | ||
Lake Amistad | South |  |
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Amistad is a land of contrasts...and of hidden treasures. 850 miles of spectacular limestone cliffs and sandy beaches await houseboaters, as well as birds from the canyon wren to the great blue heron and a profusion of lake fish. 1 Marina • Area: 850 miles of coastline • more... | ||
Lake of the Ozarks | Midwest |  |
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Lake of the Ozarks, conveniently near to Kansas City or St. Louis, provides tons of houseboating fun in the heart of Missouri. Explore Bridal Cave, dine at restaurants overlooking the lake, and explore more than 1,000 miles of coastline. 1 Houseboat Marina • Area: 86 square miles • more... | ||
Lake Don Pedro | West Coast |  |
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Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills, on the way to Yosemite, is Lake Don Pedro, east of Modesto and approximately 2 hours southeast of Sacramento. 2 Marinas • Area: 13,000 acres • Avg. Temp: 79 ° F • more... | ||
Lake Cumberland | Midwest |  |
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Thousands of private coves, nestled amongst beautiful lush foliage, make Lake Cumberland one of the country's top houseboating destinations. 3 Houseboat Marinas • Area: 101 square miles • more... | ||
Lake McClure | Western U.S. |  |
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Magnificent scenery, miles of secluded shoreline and fantastic boating and fishing make Lake McClure the perfect place for a houseboating vacation. 1 Houseboat Marina • Shoreline: 80 miles • more... | ||
Lake New Melones | Western U.S. |  |
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New Melones is framed by topography ranging from rugged canyon cliffs to golden Sierra foothills. Fishermen number New Melones Lake among their favorites for its excellent action. 1 Houseboat Marina • Shoreline: 100 miles • more... | ||
Lake Berryessa | Western U.S. |  |
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Mild temperatures in the summer make Lake Berryessa perfect for water sports, fishing, camping, wildlife viewing, or just simply sitting back and releasing the cares of the everyday. 1 Houseboat Marina • Shoreline: 165 miles • more... | ||
Norris Lake | Eastern U.S. |  |
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The green, warm-watered Norris Lake is a beautiful lake to float. As a long and narrow lake, there are nearly a thousand miles of shoreline to explore, and the fishing is amazing. 1 Houseboat Marina • Shoreline: 809 miles • more... | ||
Lake Roosevelt | Western U.S. |  |
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Endless miles of wild shoreline frame Lake Roosevelt's clear water. The grand dark forests and the mountains beyond make houseboating this lake an awe-inspiring experience. 1 Houseboat Marina • Shoreline: 630 miles • more... | ||
Lake Billy Chinook | Western U.S. |  |
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Lake Billy Chinook laps clear and dazzling between dramatic canyon walls. Fed by three rivers, it's a deep and dynamic lake, alive with bull trout and kokanee salmon. 1 Houseboat Marina • Shoreline: 72 miles • more... | ||
Lake Havasu | Western U.S. |  |
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It's beautiful here at Lake Havasu. The sky is blue, the air is clean, and the sparkling blue water with its beautiful mountain backdrop is truly a sight to see! 1 Houseboat Marina • Shoreline: 450 miles • more... | ||
Lake Koocanusa | Western U.S./Canada |  |
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Lake Koocanusa is surrounded by mountains and defined by beautiful natural solitude. A visit gives you the experience of being alone with sandy beaches, forest shade and alpine wildlife. 1 Houseboat Marina • Shoreline: 249 miles • more... | ||
Lake Travis | Southwestern U.S. |  |
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Lake Travis's long, serpentine curves, and its untamed shores, give houseboating trips the potential for constant surprise. 1 Houseboat Marina • Shoreline: 271 miles • more... | ||
Lake Dale Hollow | Eastern U.S. |  |
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Dale Hollow Lake is most famous as the world's best smallmouth bass lake, but is fantastic for any recreation. No matter how you explore it, Dale Hollow has its miles of twisty green shoreline and miles of water between. 2 Houseboat Marinas • Shoreline: 620 miles • more... | ||
Lake Barkley | Midwest U.S. |  |
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Lake Barkley is over a hundred miles long and has over a thousand miles of shoreline, but it's more than simply big. You'll find the scenery lush as you explore it from the deck of your houseboat, pure greenery as far as you can see. 1 Houseboat Marina • Shoreline: 1,004 miles • more... | ||
Kentucky Lake | Midwest U.S. |  |
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Kentucky Lake is nothing short of immense and surrounded by woods and coves. A canal connects it to Lake Barkley, which would make a given houseboat vacation nearly endless if you explored every inch of shoreline. 1 Houseboat Marina • Shoreline: 2,400 miles • more... | ||
Bull Shoals Lake | Midwest U.S. |  |
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Fascinated, varied shoreline, water amazingly clear, and the Ozarks rising in every direction - this is Bull Shoals Lake. Houseboat this long, serpentine lake and enjoy the scenery. 1 Houseboat Marina • Shoreline: 1,050 miles • more... | ||
Lake San Antonio | California |  |
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Home to an impressive winter colony of eagles and the Wildflower Triathlon, Lake San Antonio is rimmed with beautiful, wild hills - that beg to be explored from the water. 1 Houseboat Marina • Shoreline: 60 miles • more... | ||
Rainy Lake | Midwest U.S. |  |
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Rainy Lake is massive, straddling the borders of Ontario, Canada and Minnesota. Its southeastern end is rimmed by Voyageurs National Park, famous for its extensive water networks. 1 Houseboat Marina • Shoreline: 1,564 miles • more... | ||
Crooked Lake | Midwest U.S. |  |
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Crooked Lake is a small, pleasant lake that can be fully explored, rather than simply lost in, and is considered part of the rich Little Traverse Bay area. 1 Houseboat Marina • more... | ||
Sanibel/Captiva Islands | Southern U.S. |  |
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Taking to the ocean in a houseboat may sound unusual and a little threatening, but a trip out to the Sanibel and Captiva Islands isn't quite like motoring to the Bahamas. 1 Houseboat Marina • River Length: 75 miles • more... | ||
Lake of the Woods | Midwest U.S./Canada |  |
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Lake of the Woods is a giant, dwarfing most lakes in both the United States and Canada. It is vast, purely natural, and very old, a remnant of prehistoric Lake Agissiz. 1 Houseboat Marina • Shoreline: 65,000 miles • more... | ||
Florida Keys | Southern U.S. |  |
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The Florida Keys are the tropic paradise of the United States, immortalized in song and story. Moderate temperatures, lush islands, endless views of the Gulf of Mexico and beyond. 1 Houseboat Marina • more... | ||
Lake Lanier | Southern U.S. |  |
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Lake Lanier, Georgia's largest lake, is home to the Lake Lanier Islands. Lake Lanier itself is immense, so immense that its popularity does little to make it feel crowded. 1 Houseboat Marina • Shoreline: 692 miles • more... | ||
Erie Canal Boats | East Coast |  |
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The Erie Canal system is some 365 miles long, and spans from Albany on the Hudson River to Buffalo at Lake Erie. From May through November is when the canals truly come alive. 1 Houseboat Marina • Length: 365 miles • more... | ||
Mississippi River | Midwest U.S. |  |
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The Upper Mississippi River presents one of the best and most unique house boating waters in the United States. It is no surprise that the Upper Mississippi is a gem that can be considered one of the nation's most well kept secrets. 1 Houseboat Marina • Length: 2340 miles • more... | ||
Raystown Lake | Northeast U.S. |  |
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Discover the natural beauty of Raystown Lake. Nestled in the mountains of South Central Pennsylvania between Altoona and Harrisburg the lake has 30 miles of navigable water and is fed by the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River. 1 Houseboat Marina • Shoreline: 118 miles • more... | ||
Smith Mountain Lake | Southeast U.S. |  |
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Smith Mountain Lake spreads clear-watered and large in a valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With 32 square miles of water surface and over 500 miles of shoreline, this is a lake of many inlets, shaded with thick Virginia foliage. 1 Houseboat Marina • Shoreline: 500 miles • more... | ||
Lake Vermilion | Midwest U.S. |  |
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Beautiful Lake Vermilion is known as “Lake of the Sunset Glow” and is obviously famous for its amazingly red sunsets and the fishing for walleye and muskie. 1 Houseboat Marina • Shoreline: Over 1,200 miles • more... | ||
Suwannee River | Southeast U.S. |  |
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The Suwannee River winds a deeply historic route through southern Georgia and northern Florida. Then, it empties into the Gulf of Mexico. Slide through the savannahs in a houseboat and perhaps rent a canoe or kayak or two to paddle around in as well. 1 Houseboat Marina • Length: 266 miles • more... | ||
St. John's River | Southeast U.S. |  |
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St. John's River is unique among rivers, and not just Florida rivers. It's one of the very few major rivers to flow north in the world. You'll have plenty to see while cruising the river. St. John's River is a very houseboat-friendly river. 1 Houseboat Marina • Length: 310 miles • more... | ||
Illinois River Valley | Midwest U.S. |  |
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The Illinois River Valley is one of Illinois's wild havens, kept wild both within Starved Rock State Park and outside the park; a different kind of wild than the neighboring parts of Illinois. 1 Houseboat Marina • Length: 273 miles • more... | ||
