12-Mile Canoe & Kayak Float on Tippecanoe River

Explore a calm, scenic stretch of the Tippecanoe River on an easygoing paddle. Drift at your own pace with opportunities to swim and snack along the way.

• Float through a gentle current with no significant rapids
• Pause along the river to swim and snack
• Bring a well-behaved dog that remains under control
• Park for free on-site

Itinerary

All times listed in our booking system are Eastern Standard Time. Please plan accordingly if you're traveling from a Central time zone area.

1. Arrive 15 minutes before your reserved time. Park at our location, 589 E Old State Road 14, Winamac, IN. Departs once at 9:30am EST

2. Check in at the office. Sign your waiver (or bring it pre-signed from the link in your confirmation email), pay any remaining balance, and grab your life jacket.

3. Board the bus. Once your group is checked in, you'll load up and ride 15 to 20 minutes upriver to the drop-off point.

4. Get on the water. Staff will help you launch your boats at the access site. From here, the river is yours.

5. Float at your own pace. Enjoy 5-6 hours of calm, scenic floating. Stop to swim and snack along the way.

6. Arrive back at Riverside Rentals. The river brings you right back to where your car is parked. Return your tube and life jacket, and you're all set.

Important details

• Wear a US Coast Guard-approved life jacket at all times on the river
• A parent or guardian is required for anyone under 18
• Bring a valid ID and complete a waiver before launching
• Wear shoes that can get wet, such as water shoes, old sneakers, or sturdy strapped sandals
• Use only rental equipment provided for this trip; personal boats, tubes, rafts, inflatables, and cooler floats are not allowed
• Leave glass containers and Styrofoam coolers behind
• A credit-card fee applies and is not included in the listed price