Big Joe Waterpad Float Pad Adventure in Gainesville, Georgia
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels with minimal physical strain required; basic balance and agility helpful.
Overview
Dive into endless fun with the Big Joe Waterpad Float Pad in Gainesville, Georgia. Perfect for all ages, enjoy this exciting water adventure on Lake Sidney Lanier’s sparkling waters.
Big Joe Waterpad Float Pad
All Ages • 4 to 24 Hour Rentals Available • Starting at $20
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About This Adventure
Take your lake experience to the next level with Big Joe Waterpads!
Rates
- Four Hour Rental - $20
- Eight Hour Rental - $40
- 24 Hour Rental - $50
About
Our Big Joe Waterpads are maaaasssssssive. And lake worthy. Measuring in at a cool 15´x6´, it’s sturdy enough to hold you and your friends for epic adventures on the water. Then it rolls up and straps on for easy transport and storage.
- Holds as many as five adults, up to 1,500lbs.
- Velcro straps make transporting and storage a breeze
- Grommets at each corner allow easy for anchoring
- Perfect for all-ages, outdoor fun in the sun
Dimensions: 72″W x 180″D x 1.2″H Weight: 20.5lbs.
Rental Info
- Rentals are available year round, all week from 9:00AM - 5:00PM, slots from the top of the hour.
Drop Off Rentals
- All drop-off/delivery rentals have a $10 drop off fee to one of our seven drop off locations.
Pick Up Rentals
24 hour rentals are typically for off-site use only
- Pick up on the hour of the first day, return by same time or earlier the next. If you plan to pick up or boat rather than meet for delivery at one of our seven drop off locations, please select a 24 hour rental.
Late Return Fee
- All rental equipment returned more than 15 minutes late will incur, at minimum, a $40 fee per craft. When you are on the water, please be respectful and return equipment promptly, there are other renters waiting to use your equipment for some fun in the sun.
Damage/Loss Fees
- The loss/breaking of a paddle will incur a $50 fee. Paddles float for a few seconds when dropped shaft-horizontally. Paddle dive for the bottom of the river when dropped blade-straight-down. The loss/breaking of a SUP fin will incur a $20 fee. Fins are a hard plastic and do not fare well with concrete, rocks, tree limbs or hard ground of any kind. Damage to a life jacket will incur a $25 fee.
If a rental is damaged beyond use, the following fees may be charged, along with your initial rental fees:
- For Single Kayak Replacement - $500.00
- Tandem Replacement - $750.00
- Paddleboard Replacement - $500.00
- Repair to Kayaks - $100.00/minimum
- Float Pad replacement - $200.00
Adventure Tips
Wear Water Shoes
Protect your feet and improve grip on the inflatable pad by wearing water shoes.
Apply Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Use reef-safe sunscreen to protect your skin without harming the lake’s ecosystem.
Stay Hydrated
Bring plenty of water and drink regularly to stay hydrated under the sun.
Secure Personal Items
Use waterproof cases or leave valuables offsite to avoid losing them while on the waterpad.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Great Blue Heron
- Turtles basking on logs
History
Lake Sidney Lanier was created in the 1950s as a reservoir and is now a popular recreational area in northern Georgia.
Conservation
Efforts to maintain water quality and protect native species are ongoing, emphasizing responsible use and clean waterways.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Water Shoes
Provides traction and foot protection on slippery inflatable surfaces.
summer specific
Sunscreen
Protects your skin from UV rays during outdoor water activities.
summer specific
Waterproof Phone Case
Keeps your electronics safe and dry while enjoying the waterpad.
Quick-Dry Towel
Useful for drying off quickly and comfortably after floating.