8.5-Mile Lake Taneycomo Kayak & Paddleboard Float

Explore Lake Taneycomo by kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard. Paddle independently or add a guide to your outing on the water.

• Add the Hike and Paddle option to explore small caves and trails overlooking Taneycomo, with water and trail maps provided
• Bring your own kayak, canoe, or paddleboard for the transportation-only option

Itinerary

We will take you on a short drive over the dam and drop you off right next to the fish hatchery for a 4-4.5 hr float (on average) and you will end up at our shop. This float is very scenic and provides you the freedom to explore creeks along the way. The shuttle up-river leaves on the hour. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in.

What's Included

• Paddle with watercraft rentals
• Life jacket with watercraft rentals

Important details

• Single kayaks and stand-up paddleboards are for ages 12+ only.
• Ages 17 and under require accompaniment by a responsible adult age 18 or older.
• Weight limits are 275 lbs for a single kayak or stand-up paddleboard, 450 lbs for a tandem kayak, and 600 lbs for a three-person canoe.
• Participation requires good health and the physical ability to undertake your chosen activity. The optional hiking trails range from easy to strenuous.
• The transportation-only option requires your own kayak, canoe, or paddleboard.
• Additional charges are not included in the listed price: pickup fees of $30 for an easy pickup or $60 for a difficult pickup, a $5–$50 cleaning fee for trash, food, bodily fluids, or similar mess, and a $25 late fee. You are responsible for reimbursing the operator for damaged or lost equipment.
• Rentals are at your own risk; the operator does not accept responsibility for personal injury or lost property.
• Wear a life jacket, stay within your watercraft's capacity limits, and use rentals only during daylight hours. Do not attach a motor.
• Keep glass off the waterways; violations may result in a fine not included in the listed price.
• Follow Missouri boating and road regulations and lawful instructions from emergency personnel or law enforcement. Report accidents or injuries immediately, and seek shelter during thunder, lightning, or poor weather.
• The operator reserves the right to refuse service.
• Arrive 15 minutes before your reservation time to check in.