Self-drive · Tahoe 1950 · Up to 8
Self-drive boat rental on Lake Hopatcong
Rent the boat. Drive it yourself. Two Tahoe 1950 bow riders, 2,500 acres, your route. The cheapest way onto the water. From $175/hr, 2-hour minimum.
River Styx, Lake Hopatcong
453 N River Styx Rd, Hopatcong NJ
About the rental
Take the boat out yourself. No captain, no schedule, no one telling you where to go. Just you, your crew, and 2,500 acres of Lake Hopatcong. Cruise the coves, anchor for a swim, chase the sun. Two Tahoe 1950 bow riders, up to 8 people each. Your pace, your route. Rather be driven than drive? Add a driver at checkout.
What's included & good to know
- ✦The Tahoe 1950 bow rider, yours to drive
- ✦USCG-approved safety gear for everyone aboard
- ✦Up to 8 people
- ✦Optional driver — add at checkout, +$50/hr
- ✦Gas not included — we refuel on land at 87-octane pump rates, so you only pay for what you burn (way cheaper than marina fuel)
- ✦Fishing & watersports gear available to add — just ask
How it works
Out on the water yourself
Check in at the dock
Meet us at River Styx. Load up your crew, your cooler, your gear.
Quick boat briefing
A full run-through at the helm before you head out — the controls, the rules, the spots worth finding. No experience needed.
Take it out & explore
2,500 acres are yours. Cruise, anchor, swim, fish. Your pace, your route, no schedule.
Refuel & return
We top off the tank on land at pump rates — you only pay for the gas you actually used. Bring the boat back and you're done.
Lake Hopatcong's original wake crew. Thousands of trips, five-star reviews, and a fleet kept dialed-in. The self-drive boats get the same care as everything else we run.
Where we'll meet
River Styx, Lake Hopatcong
453 N River Styx Rd, Hopatcong NJ 07843 — Northern New Jersey, about an hour from NYC.
FAQ
Good questions
How much is it, and is there a minimum?
$175 an hour, with a 2-hour minimum. The cheapest way to get your own boat on the lake.
Can someone drive for us?
Yeah. Add a driver at checkout for +$50/hr if you'd rather sit back and be driven than drive yourself.
Is gas included?
No — and that's on purpose. We refuel on land at 87-octane pump rates, way below on-water marina fuel, so you only pay for the gas you actually burn instead of a padded flat fee.
How many people fit?
Up to 8 on each boat. We've got two.
Do I need experience to drive?
No. You get a full briefing on the dock before you head out, and Lake Hopatcong is an easy lake to get around. If you'd still rather not drive, add a driver at checkout.
Can we fish or bring watersports gear?
Both. Fishing gear and watersports gear are available to rent — add them at checkout or just ask when you book.
Where do we meet?
River Styx on Lake Hopatcong — 453 N River Styx Rd, Hopatcong NJ. About an hour from NYC.
How do I book?
Book online through FareHarbor, or call or text (973) 878-4990 and we'll set it up.
Things to know
Who it's for
Anyone who wants the boat to themselves. No experience needed — you get a full dock briefing, and the lake is easy to run.
How to book
Book online through FareHarbor, or call or text to lock a time. Add a driver, fishing or watersports gear at checkout.
Gas
Not included. We refuel on land at 87-octane pump rates — you only pay for what you burn.