Water Activities

Paddle out to the Burger Barge for burgers and live music on Monona Bay

Book a 1-hour large-group paddle rental on Lake Mendota with instruction included

Paddle Lake Wingra on Tuesday mornings with Marigold Cafe on site

Run 7 miles of Class III–IV whitewater on the Sauk River

Learn the basics on an Upper Skagit River Class 2–3+ rafting run

Sail Grand Traverse Bay with included regional drinks

Charter the Wind Dancer schooner for your group of up to 18

Paddle Lake Monona and see Madison from the water

Paddle Monona Bay with views of Madison’s waterfront landmarks

Paddle calm Lake Mendota waters with included gear and route tips

Cruise Lake Mendota with roomy seating, shade, and swim access

Choose your paddlecraft and explore Lake Mendota’s shoreline

Paddle Monona Bay and explore Madison’s lakeside at your own pace

Paddle Madison’s waterfront with boats and gear included

Paddle Lake Monona with downtown and Capitol views

Paddle Lake Mendota with included instruction for all experience levels

Paddle Lake Mendota with gear and guidance included

Paddle Monona Bay with downtown Madison views

Paddle Monona Bay with downtown Madison views and included instruction

Choose your paddlecraft and explore Lake Monona at your own pace

Paddle Lake Wingra your way with instruction included

Explore calm Lake Wingra waters with a watercraft for every kind of paddler

Paddle Lake Wingra’s calm, no-wake waters with instruction included

Cruise Lake Mendota aboard a shaded self-driven pontoon