Rates
Kayak rental: $35.00 per kayak, per trip (includes tax)
Canoe rental: $50.00 per canoe, per trip (includes tax)
Tandem Kayak: $50.00 per trip (includes tax)
Guide Services: $40.00 per trip for groups less than 6
$10.00 per person for groups over 6
Requires one week notice for guide service
Shuttle Service:
Already have a kayak/canoe? We will shuttle you and your boat along with our regularly scheduled trips for $15.00 per person.
Multi-day rentals
contact for rates
Personal Flotation Devices (PFD/Lifejacket) and shuttle service included in canoe/kayak rental rates. If you come to pick up a rental boat, shuttle service is not included but you get the boat for the whole day!
TRIPS
Since every paddler and group is unique, please see our trips below. Consider the length of the float and description. Water levels are important to know and can be checked at the "Water Levels" link.
Lake Wylie Dam to River Park
Miles: 6.50
Float time: 2 to 3 hours
Description: This float begins at the Lake Wylie Dam and passes under the US 21 bridge and I-77 bridges. This is a beautiful stretch of river - we've seen eagles, deer, otters, geese, osprey, heron and lots of fish. Depending on water level, you may get a few fun riffles or larger rapids, but mostly this is a calm, mostly flat stretch of water with lots of big rocks. The river is dam-controlled, and the water levels do vary. We can't guarantee water levels!
River Park to Landsford Canal State Park
Because of the longer shuttle commute, we add a $20.00 charge to this trip.
Miles: 18.21
Float time: 6-10 hours depending on water level
Description: This is a beautiful and long float, goes past Catawba Indian Nation, Sun City, Hwy. 5 and Bowater. Need to launch early to make it to Landsford before closing time.
Landsford Canal Upper to Landsford Canal Lower ("The Shoals")
Miles: 2.3
Float time: 1-2 hours, depending on water level
Experience needed: If the water level is up, this is a challenging, quick float with some rapids. If the levels are down, prepare to pull your boat over many rocks. In the spring, catch the Spider Lilly Festival! Only experienced paddlers accepted on this section - it's very difficult when the water is low, and fast when it's higher. See description on Calendar Page. Really... only experienced paddlers, and no children!
Landsford Canal Upriver
Miles: Undetermined - depends on you!
Description: A beautiful float, we always see eagles! Put in at the main parking area of Landsford Canal State Park. Paddle upstream as far as you want, then paddle back down to the park. There is very little current and lots of water, so the upstream paddle is very easy. Hwy 5 bridge is 5 miles upstream. Perfect for canoes, great for beginners, a nice paddling workout for experienced paddlers. Children of all ages welcome on this float with their parents - any experience level is perfect.
Highway 9 to Cane Creek
Miles: Undetermined - depends on you!
Description: Put in at public boat landing at Hwy. 9 bridge. Paddle upstream for awhile (3 miles) and then back down, or head down 1 mile to Cane Creek on river left. You can paddle Cane Creek for a few miles, a wide, gorgeous creek that becomes almost tropical in feel. You'll see many birds and other wildlife. ANY age, ANY experience level.
