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Locations - Western United States

Ski locations, marinas, vacation spots, and lakes in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington. Vacation destinations.

Arizona: Glen Canyon (includes Lake Powell)

The sheltered canyons provide perfect flat water sought by water skiers and wakeboarders alike. The Lake Powell canyons are some of the most fabled wakeboarding places where daredevils go to test their skills jumping logs and sandbars. The recreation area extends from the Lees Ferry in Arizona to the Orange Cliffs of Southern Utah.

Arizona: Lake Powell, Arizona

Lake Powell stretches from the Glen Canyon Dam in Arizona, up the Colorado River to Hite, Utah.

Arizona: Nautical Inn

Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Resort and conference center situated on 26 acres of beachfront property.

California: Blue Fish Cove

Lake Oaks, California - Located on Clear Lake, California's largest natural freshwater lake.  With 64 square miles of surface area, Clear Lake measures 19 miles long and eight miles across at its widest.

California: California Delta

Sacramento area and beyond, California - 1,000 miles of navigable waterways. This page includes descriptions of waterski areas.

California: Canyon Lake, Southern California

Photo introduction, local links, sports, local forecast, and more.

California: Great Lakes Tournament Ski Site

Barstow, Southern California - You can rent this site by the day or for an entire weekend. The site has a spacious ski dock.

California Lakes

California - Clear Lake, Blue Lakes, Lake Pillsbury, Indian Valley Reservoir, Hidden Valley Lake.

California: KeNevA Ski Pond, California

Located in Los Banos, this tournament water-skiers lake has trained some of the best water-skiers in the country, and perhaps, the world. Price list included.

California: Lake Elsinore Aquatic Park

Lake Elsinore, Southern California - Site is equipped with a dock, two slalom courses, and plenty of room to tube, foot, or hydrofoil.

California: Lake Nacimiento Resort

Midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco - Offers lodging, rental trailers, full hook-up, camping, dry camping, full service.

California: Lake Shasta

California - Map of Lake Shasta, information on boating safety, waterski and wakeboard schools, weather, and more.

California: Mocassin Point Marina

Lake Don Pedro, California - Surrounded by the foothills of the northern California Sierras. 21/2 hours from San Francisco and 40 miles from Yosemite, Lake Don Pedro affords visitors 160 miles of shoreline and 13,000 acres of sparkling blue water. Powerboat/personal watercraft rates and information available.

California: Stillwater Ranch

Sacramento, California - A private waterski club with two private slalom waterski lakes with a fun, relaxed environment.

California: Sunset Ranch Oasis

Southern California - 63 land acres offering 50 acres of fresh water lakes surrounded by palm trees. Ski lakes for wakeboarding and waterskiing, with tournament ski course.

Colorado: Curecanti National Recreation Area, Colorado

Three lakes form the heart of Curecanti National Recreation Area. Operating hours, climate, directions, and facilities information included.

Colorado: Laku Landing, Windsor, Colorado

Photos and site map are included.

Nevada: Caville Bay Resort and Marina

Lake Mead, Nevada - Only a 45 minute drive from the Las Vegas strip. Powerboat/personal watercraft rates and information available.

Nevada: Tom's Water Sports

Las Vegas, Nevada - They offer water sports lessons for beginners - learn how to waterski or wakeboard in a day. Recreational or experienced are welcome for those who want hassle free sk0ing or boarding. Aqua-tubing also available.

Utah: Glen Canyon (includes Lake Powell)

The sheltered canyons provide perfect flat water sought by water skiers and wakeboarders alike. The Lake Powell canyons are some of the most fabled wakeboarding places where daredevils go to test their skills jumping logs and sandbars. The recreation area extends from the Lees Ferry in Arizona to the Orange Cliffs of Southern Utah.

Utah: Hyrum State Park, Utah

450 acre lake in northern Utah.

Utah: Rental Toys - Boat and Jet Ski Rentals

Lehi, Utah - Boat rental and Jet Ski rentals to all vacation destinations in the state of Utah, including Lake Powell and Bear Lake.

Washington: Cresent Bar, Washington

Shielded by 800 foot Basalt Cliffs.

Washington: Lake Stevens, Washington

The 1,040 acre natural lake with eight miles of shoreline is enjoyed for fishing, water-skiing, sailing, canoeing, and swimming.

Washington: Warman Lake

Vancouver, Washington - A facility for all level skiers and their families to improve their skiing skills. Inside moorage with automatic boat lifts, inside dry land storage, annual AWSA sanctioned tournaments. Rates available.

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