Where To Rent Canoes & Kayaks

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Connecticut

Appalachian Mountain Club - New York-North Jersey Chapter
You do not need to own your own canoe or kayak to paddle with us. We have a fleet of over 30 canoes and kayaks that we rent to our members and guests at very reasonable rates. Our fleet includes standard tandem open canoes as well as the latest designs in high performance solo open canoes, kayaks and C-1's.

Clarke Outdoor Inc.
163 Route 7
West Cornwall CT 06796-1001
860-672-6365
Canoe and raft rentals on the beautiful Housatonic River in Northwest Connecticut. Whitewater kayak instruction. Retail store with canoes, kayaks, and accessories for all your paddlesports needs.

Collinsville Canoe & Kayak
41 Bridge Street (Route 179)
Collinsville, CT 06022
(860) 693-6977
(860) 693-6554(fax)
cckstore(AT)ntplx(DOT)net
New England's largest specialty paddling shop. Canoe, kayak and accessories sales, rentals and instruction. Click on our name above to visit our web site for more info.

Huck Finn Adventures
PO BOX 137
Collinsville, CT 06022-0137
(860) 693-0385
Family-sized canoes. Calm, swimmable river with sandy bottom. Historical Indian cave. Biggest tree in Connecticut. Day & twilight trips. We will soon be offering an underground river trip.

Indian River Marina
58 Commerce Street
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-3704
indianrivermarina(AT)comcast(DOT)net
Indian River Marina is situated about 1/4 mile up the Indian River from Clinton Harbor where three rivers — the Hammonasset, Indian and Hammock — converge on their way to Long Island Sound. The marina is a lovely tidal wetland setting ideal for shallow-draft vessels and allowing convenient access for sailing and fishing on the Sound.

Long River Adventures
Pleasant Street Park
Windsor, CT 06095
1-866-Kayak-CT
email: longriverllc(AT)aol(DOT)com
Long River Adventures offers kayak and canoe rentals on the mighty Farmicut River located in Windsor Connecticut. This clean, safe river offers many opportunities to swim and fish. You can choose from two 5 mile trips or one 10 miler. Come see us in May for some great shad fishing. In addition to the Farmicut, we also offer rentals on the lower section of the Farmington River. This section flows north from Farmington to Simsbury, sandy bottoms, golf ball collection and turtle catching are some of the favorite extracurricular activities that our guests have partaken in on the stretch. We provide you with the newest cleanest equipment in the area. Remember, our lifejackets don't stink!

Main Stream Canoes and Kayaks
170 Main Street (Rte 44)
New Hartford, CT 06057
860-693-6791
Fax: 860-379-1627
Main Stream Canoes and Kayaks is located on the Farmington River. We have white water, flat water and lake rentals.
Our services include trip guides, lessons, shuttle service, and retail. We service both the Farmington and Connecticut rivers as well as several lakes and reservoirs in the area. We are building a new facility along the banks of the Farmington River and plan to open it spring 2002.

The Trading Post, LLC
314 Kent Road
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-3276
(860) 354-9389 (fax)
email: tpostnmct(AT)aol(DOT)com
Kayak sales and rentals along the scenic Housatonic River. Preferred kayak outfitter of the HVRT. Instructions and outtings available. We offer several free paddling day events through-out the year. We offer shuttle service to the Housatonic, Candlewood Lake and Squantz Pond. We are a full service Kayak outfiitter, with over 100 kayaks in stock to choose from. We are all paddlers and would be glad to help you! Our hours are M-Friday 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sunday 10am-2pm, closed Wednesday.

Pennsylvania, East

Pennsylvania, Central

Pennsylvania, West

Appalachian Mountain Club - New York-North Jersey Chapter
You do not need to own your own canoe or kayak to paddle with us. We have a fleet of over 30 canoes and kayaks that we rent to our members and guests at very reasonable rates. Our fleet includes standard tandem open canoes as well as the latest designs in high performance solo open canoes, kayaks and C-1's.

Allegheny Outfitters Inc.
Location:
   2101 Pa Ave East
   Warren, PA 16365
US Mail:
   9 Kenmore Street
   Warren, PA 16365
(814) 723-1203
allout(AT)westpa(DOT)net
The mighty Allegheny River winds through the rolling hills of the Allegheny National Forest. What better way to spend the afternoon than floating down the river in one of our canoes. Watch for eagles and hawks above, white-tailed deer along the shore or one of many species of fish in the water beneath you. Bring the kids, your sweetheart or your best buddy for a relaxing canoe trip you will never forget.

Allegheny River Canoe Rental
501-503,3rd St
Franklin, PA 16323
814-432-7644

Allegheny Wilderness Outfitters Canoe & Kayak Rentals
HC-2 Box-26
Tionesta, Pa 16353
(814) 755-3231
(814) 755-3299 Fax

Cook Forest Canoe Livery
PO Box 14
Cooksburg, PA 16217-0014
(814)-744-8094
Canoe trips on the Clarion River. Complete family fun center.

Foxburg Livery and Outfitters
PO Box 352
Foxburg, PA 16036
(724) 659-3752
(866) 247-6840

Hazelbaker Recreational Services
PO Box 675
Perryopolis, PA 15473
412-736-8155

Indian Waters Canoe Rental
PO Box 56
Tidioute, PA 16351
814-484-3252
indianwaters(AT)warrennet(DOT)com
One to three day canoe camping trips along the beautiful Allegheny river in Warren County, Northwest Pennsylvania.

Laurel Highlands River Tours
PO Box 107
Ohiopyle, PA 15470
412-329-8531
800-4-RAFTIN
412-329-8532-fax
Family floats to advanced levels of whitewater rafting on the middle, lower and upper Youghiogheny & Cheat Rivers. Renting rafts, canoes, duckies, thrillseekers and bicycles. We offer instruction for novice to advance levels of kayaking. Lodging and meals.

Ohiopyle Prints
PO Box 9
Ohiopyle, PA 15470
800-245-4090
412-329-4730-fax
Main Street in Ohiopyle. Bicycle, raft and canoe rentals for riverside bike trail and Youghiogheny River, both sections. Call for information and reservations.

OUTBACK ADVENTURES
H.C. 3 Box 2
Tionesta, PA 16353
814-755-3658
outbackgang(AT)yahoo(DOT)com
We run canoe and kayak trips in the Allegheny National Forest.

Riversport
PO Box 95
Confluence PA 15424-0095
814-395-5744
An excellent paddling school in the Pennsylvania area. Riversport runs one day canoe and kayak trips as well as renting rafts, canoes and kayaks. It operates on the Youghiongheny, Big Sandy, Cheat & Casselman Rivers from March to November.

The Pale Whale Canoe Fleet
PO Box 109
Cooksburg, PA 16217
814-744-8300
Toll Free: 800-680-0160
crcabins(AT)penn(DOT)com
Please feel free to contact us at any time regarding availability of cabins, canoe trips, or just for general information. We welcome all inquires.

Wilderness Voyageurs
PO Box 97
Ohiopyle, Pa. 15470
800-272-4141
Fax: 724-329-0809
rafting(AT)wilderness-voyageurs(DOT)com
store(AT)wilderness-voyageurs(DOT)com
We are the oldest whitewater outfitter east of the Mississippi. Operating rafting trips since the early 60's. Today we are the only complete outdoor center in Pennsylvania, offering instruction in; kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, climbing. Rafting trips on the Youghiogheny(MD,PA), Cheat(WV), Potomac(WV), Tygart(WV), and Big Sandy Rivers(WV).

Youghiogheny Canoe Outfitters
226 1/2 Collinsburg Road
West Newton Pa. 15089
724-872-7585
Toll Free: 1-877-79-YOUGH (1-877-799-6844)
canoe(AT)charterpa(DOT)netcanoe@charterpa.net
The Beautiful Yough River come take a wonderful trip you will never forget...

New Jersey, North

New Jersey, Central & Shore

New Jersey, South (Pinelands)

Appalachian Mountain Club - New York-North Jersey Chapter
You do not need to own your own canoe or kayak to paddle with us. We have a fleet of over 30 canoes and kayaks that we rent to our members and guests at very reasonable rates. Our fleet includes standard tandem open canoes as well as the latest designs in high performance solo open canoes, kayaks and C-1's.

Adam's Canoe Rentals Inc.
1005 Atsion Lake
Vincentown, NJ 08088
609-268-0189
Batsto and Mullica Rivers offers canoeing in the scenic Pine Barrens, just the way it used to be.

Al and Sam's Canoe and Boat Rentals
4775 N Delsea Dr
Newfield, NJ 08344
609-692-8440
Canoe the scenic Maurice River. Where the river begins in the center of Southern New Jersey. Paddle downstream in the current of clean cedar water. Enjoy wildlife, including deer, squirrels, otters, raccoons, ducks, and birds in undeveloped woodlands.

Albocondo Campground
Toms River, NJ
(908) 349-4079
The Toms River

Bel Haven Canoes and Kayaks
1227 Rt. 542
Green Bank, NJ 08215
609-965-2205
800-445-0953
belhaven(AT)bellatlantic(DOT)net
Trips on the Batsto, Mullica, Wading and Oswego Rivers. Canoe, kayak or tube through southern New Jersey's last true wilderness. Canoes, kayaks and a full line of accessories for sale.

Cedar Creek Campground
(Art's Canoe Rentals)
1052 RT 9
Bayville, NJ 08721
908-269-1413
908-269-0455-fax
Canoe and Kayak rentals on the "Wild and Scenic" Cedar Creek on the Northern fringe of the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Mountain bike rentals, "Pedal and Paddle" trips, and special group rates. Full service campground featuring cabin, Tipi and trailer rental

Clark's Canoe Rental
PO BOX 19
Birmingham, NJ 08011-0019
609-894-4318/609-894-4448/Fx609-894-4296

First Bridge Marina & Kayaks
500 Great Bay Boulevard
Tuckerton, NJ 08087
(609) 296-1888
(609) 296-1866-Fax
E-Mail
First Bridge Marina and Kayaks is located in the heart of Great Bay Wildlife Management Area. This pristine area provides many people with recreational activities throughout the year such as fishing and crabbing in our local bays, bird watching throughout the marshlands, boating and kayaking in the estuary and tremendous opportunities for the photography enthusiast to name a few.

Island Kayak Company
Stone Harbor Marina
116 Stone Harbor Blvd.
Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
(609) 368-5557
kayaknj(AT)algorithms(DOT)com
We are a full service shop offering sales, tours, rentals and instruction. Island Kayak prides itself in presenting South Jersey's best selection of kayaks and accessories and a knowledgeable staff to assist you. We look forward to serving you.

Lake Shenandoah Boat Rentals
Lakewood, NJ
(908) 363-9678
Lake Shenandoah

Lenape Park Recreation Center
Mays Landing
(609) 625-2021
Great Egg Harbor River

Mullica River Boat Basin
Egg Harbor, NJ
(609) 965-2120
Mullica, Batsto, Wading, Oswego

Paint Island Canoe & Kayak
350 Farnworth Avenue
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 324-8200
We offer daily rentals of canoes and kayaks. Customers are directed to local lakes, Crosswicks Creek right here in town, local Delaware River put ins, and the small south Jersey Rivers.

Paradise Lake Campground
Hammonton, NJ
(609) 561-7095
Paradise Lake, Mullica

Pine Barrens Canoe and Kayak Rental
3260 Rt. 563
Chatsworth N.J. 08019
(800) 732-0793, (609) 726-1515
info(AT)pinebarrenscanoe(DOT)com
Canoe and Kayak rentals through the scenic Pine Barrens on the Wading and Oswego river. Day and overnight trips available from 2-11 hours.

Pineland Canoes Inc.
26 Whitesville Road (Rt 527)
Jackson, NJ 08527
908-364-0389
Canoe and kayak trips on upper Toms River. Prompt transportation is provided. This is a wilderness-like river in the Pineland Region of New Jersey. Deer, river otters, beaver, turtles, ducks and a variety of birds. Trout fishing.

Triple T Canoes Inc.
1034 Locust Rd
Beachwood, NJ 08722
908-349-9510
Take a relaxing canoe trip down Cedar Creek, in the Pine Barrens. The downstream paddle will take you through Double Trouble State Park where there are several small beaches where you can eat lunch and swim if you want to. The water is clean and refreshing.

Wading Pines Campground
Chatsworth, NJ
(609) 726-1313
Wading

Winding River Campground
6752 Weymouth Rd
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
609-625-3191
Unique in all the world, a nature lover's dream. Experience the scenic quiet of planned trips on the beautiful Egg Harbor River.

New York, South (Incl. Long Island & Catskills)

Northport Shop
81 C Fort Salonga Road
Northport, NY 11768
(631) 262-9116

Carmans River Shop
2979 Montauk Highway
Brookhaven, NY 11719
(631) 286-0567

E-mail: info(AT)glacierbaysports(DOT)com
We are located on the Carmans River on the South Shore of Long Island. We actually have two locations on Long Island where we rent boats - one in Northport (kayaks only) on Northport harbor and one in Brookhaven on the Carmans River (canoes and kayaks).

Lander's River Trips
Rd 2 Box 376
Narrowsburg, NY 12764
(800) 252-3925
(845) 252-3928-fax
We offer canoeing and rafting between our 10 bases located on the scenic Upper Delaware River. We have three riverside campgrounds for our quests with full facilities.

Peconic Paddler
89 Peconic Avenue
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 369-9500
Do you want to have a really GREAT DAY? Try Sea Kayaking on the Peconic Bay, or a relaxed and relaxing eight mile canoe trip on the Peconic River.

Nissequogue River Canoe & Kayak Rentals
(631) 979-8244
Paddle along 5 1/2 miles of incredible unspoiled nature at its finest. Enjoy an affordable mini-vacation on Long Island's scenic north shore. Please call ahead for Tidal Information. Our departure times and locations change daily due to the tides on the Nissequogue River

Shelter Island Kayak Inc.
PO Box 360
Shelter Island, NY 11964-0360
(631) 749-1990
Doing tours on protected Shelter Island waters. Offering rentals and sales.

Whitewater Willie Raft Rentals
17 W Main St
Port Jervis, NY 12771-1818
(800) 233-7238
(845) 856-2229
Rafting on the scenic Delaware, grand one day trips. Great staff and service.

Town Tinker Tube Rental
PO Box 404 Bridge St
Phoenicia, NY 12464
(845) 688-5553
Provides all you need for a fun-fulled adventure down the scenic Esopus Creek. Inner tubes, life jackets, helmets, wetsuits and sneakers are available to ensure a safe and enjoyable ride. Novice and expert courses of Class II whitewater.

Yakkity Yaks Kayak Rental
30 Grand Central Ave.
Lavallette, NJ 08735
Phone: 732-830-1835
Yakskayaks(AT)aol(DOT)com
We have been in business 3-1/2 years. Our thing is delivering SOT (Sit On Top) kayaks to your door, the beach or the bay. We do groups and go inland for schools. We can deliver up to 24 kayaks at once and offer free instruction with rental. We run free classes on the bay in Lavallette during the summer.