1.5-Hour Saxapahaw Lake Paddle Rental

Explore calm impounded water above Saxapahaw Dam on a self-guided out-and-back paddle. Set your own pace for a relaxed outing on the water.

• Explore flatwater with no noticeable current or wake-forming motor boats
• Paddle upriver from the dock, then return to the same launch point
• Stop to swim, fish, birdwatch, or picnic from your boat
• Choose your own route and distance to suit your group

What's Included

• Watercraft rental
• Paddle and personal flotation device
• Safety briefing and basic paddling instruction
• Launch and take-out assistance

Important details

• Arrive at least 10 minutes early for check-in
• Sign a liability waiver before participating; travelers under 18 need a parent or guardian signature
• Single and fishing kayaks require ages 8+; paddleboards require ages 9+; tubes require ages 5+
• Tandem kayaks and canoes require passengers to be at least age 2 and 30 lbs
• Single kayaks have a 275 lb limit, fishing kayaks 320 lbs, paddleboards 250 lbs, tandem kayaks 435 lbs, and canoes 600 lbs
• Voyageur canoes require 4–10 paddlers and have an approximately 2,500 lb weight limit
• Canoes allow one middle-seat participant only, ages 12 or under and under 100 lbs
• Bring dogs only in canoes
• Alcohol, glass, and Styrofoam are not permitted; paddling or swimming while intoxicated is prohibited
• Return by the end of your reserved time; returns more than 15 minutes late may incur a $20 per-boat fee plus $20 for each additional hour, rounded up
• Personal items cannot be stored on site