Rental spots differ by whether they offer flatwater paddling or river trips with shuttle service, as well as the types of watercraft available, such as single, tandem, or sit-on-top kayaks. Some locations include paddles, life jackets, and dry bags in the base rate, while others charge extra or require advance reservations for weekend launches. A map pin shows where the launch site is, but it does not tell you if the location caters to self-guided beginners or experienced paddlers tackling moving water.
Bend 10
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Bend Kayak School and Rentals
360 NW Vermont St, Bend, OR 97703
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Crane Prairie Resort
Bend, OR
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Bend Kayak School And Rentals (full Day Pickup Loading- Call Ahead And River Delivery Appointments)
2115 NE Division St, Bend, OR 97703-3556
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Ouzel Outfitters
63043 Sherman Rd, Bend, OR 97701
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Tumalo Creek Kayak and Canoe
805 SW Industrial Way, Bend, OR 97702-1093
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Bend Kayak School
130 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702
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Nate's Rogue Adventures
962 SE 5th St, Bend, OR 97702
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Whitewater Rowing School
1340 N W Constellation Dr, Bend, OR 97703
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Seventh Mountain River Company
18575 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702
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RiverStone Adventures
63134 Riverstone Dr, Bend, OR 97703
Maupin 8
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All Star Rafting
405 Deschutes Ave, Maupin, OR 97037
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Deschutes River Adventures
602 Deschutes Ave, Maupin, OR 97037
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Deschutes Whitewater Services
201 Bakeoven Rd, Maupin, OR 97037
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River Drifters Rafting in Oregon & Washington
405 Deschutes Ave, Maupin, OR 97037-7037
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River Trails Rafting
201 Bakeoven Rd, Maupin, OR 97037
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River Drifters - Deschutes River Rafting
600 Timber Ln, Maupin, OR 97037
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Deschutes U-Boat Inc
501 Highway 197, Maupin, OR 97037
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Deschutes River
502 Deschutes Ave, Maupin, OR 97037
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AAAA River Rider
2149 Cascade Ave 178, Hood River, OR 97031
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Hood River SUP and Kayak
The Hook, Portway Ave, Hood River, OR 97031
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Gorge Paddling Center
301 N 1st St, Hood River, OR 97031
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Northwest Rafting Company
1879 Tucker Rd, Hood River, OR 97031
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Northwest Rafting Company
913 Hull St, Hood River, OR 97031
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ECHO RIVER TRIPS
913 Hull St, Hood River, OR 97031
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ECHO RIVER TRIPS
116 Oak St, Hood River, OR 97031
Merlin 6
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Morrisons Rogue Wilderness Adventures
8500 Galice Rd, Merlin, OR 97532
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Morrisons Rogue Wilderness Adventures
325 Galice Rd, Merlin, OR 97532-8754
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ROW Adventures
8599B Galice Rd, Merlin, OR 97532
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Orange Torpedo Trips
210 Merlin Rd, Merlin, OR 97532-4501
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White Water Cowboys - The Rogue River Raft Rental Headquarters
209 Merlin Rd, Merlin, OR 97532-4501
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River Dance Raft Rentals
561 Merlin Rd, Merlin, OR 97532-9701
Portland 6
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Cascade Paddle Boards
12006 N Jantzen Dr, Portland, OR 97217-8162
Mon–Fri 11a–7p, Sat–Sun 10a–7p
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Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe
200 NE Tomahawk Island Dr, Portland, OR 97217
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Cape Falcon Kayak
4935 NE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97211
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Portland Kayak Company
6600 S Macadam Ave, Portland, OR 97239
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Next Adventure Paddle Sports Center
624 SE 7th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
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Bob's Rentals & Sales
14625 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97233
Ashland 3
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Momentum River Expeditions
3195 E Main St, Ashland, OR 97520
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Noah's River Adventures
53 N Main St, Ashland, OR 97520
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Rogue River Journeys
130 A St Ste 2b, Ashland, OR 97520-1879
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Northwest Rafting Company
121 Ferry Rd, Grants Pass, OR 97526
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OARS Rogue River Rafting
397 Harris Rd, Grants Pass, OR 97526
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Rogue Infinity Outfitters
208 NW 6th St, Grants Pass, OR 97526-2040
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eNRG Kayaking
1701 Clackamette Dr, Oregon City, OR 97045-1042
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Blue Sky Whitewater Rafting
14788 S Burkstrom Rd, Oregon City, OR 97045
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Northwest Whitewater Adventures
14788 S Burkstrom Rd, Oregon City, OR 97045
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Raft the Rogue Raft Rentals
21165 OR-62, Shady Cove, OR 97539
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Rapid Pleasure Rafting
125 Chaparral Dr, Shady Cove, OR 97539
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Raft Rite Rentals
31 Maple Dr, Shady Cove, OR 97539
Sunriver 3
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Sun Country Tours
57100 Beaver Drive - Village At Sunriver Mall, Sunriver, OR 97707
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Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe
56896 Venture Ln, Sunriver, OR 97707-2155
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Sun Country Tours
57100 Beaver Dr, Sunriver, OR 97707
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High Country Expeditions
91837 Taylor Rd, Blue River, OR 97413-9787
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High Country Expeditions
Pick up location only, 56340 McKenzie Hwy, Blue River, OR 97413
Joseph 2
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JO Paddle North End Meeting
3761 Wallowa Lake HWY, Wallowa Lake County Park Boat Do, Joseph, OR 97846
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Joseph Oregon Paddle
9A S Main St, Joseph, OR 97846
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Crater Lake ZipLine
29840 OR-140, Klamath Falls, OR 97601
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Roe Outfitters
29840 OR 140 W, Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Phoenix 2
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Blue Collar Adventures
105 W Bolz Rd, Phoenix, OR 97535
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Indigo Creek Outfitters
205 N Phoenix Rd Ste K, Phoenix, OR 97535-9106
Bandon 1
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Bandon Drafting & Design
1010 1st St SE Ste 245, Bandon, OR 97411
Cave Junction 1
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Treehouse Outfitters
300 Page Creek Rd, Cave Junction, OR 97523
Dallas 1
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River's Touch
2353 E Ellendale Ave, Dallas, OR 97338-9352
Dexter 1
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Float my boat
82644 Sprague Rd, Dexter, OR 97431
Dunes City 1
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Siltcoos River Kayak Rentals
82855 Fir St, Dunes City, OR 97493
Estacada 1
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Clackamas River Outfitters
360 SW Zobrist St, Estacada, OR 97023
Eugene 1
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Oregon Paddle Sports
520 Commercial St, Eugene, OR 97402
Fairview 1
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Wasup NW
Fairview, OR
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Rogue Rafting Company
404 2nd Ave, Gold Hill, OR 97525
Happy Valley 1
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Oregon River Rentals
13251 SE 130th Ave, Happy Valley, OR 97086
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Rood Bridge Park Canoe & Kayak Launch
3878-3898 SE Rood Bridge Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Idleyld Park 1
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North Umpqua River
119 Tioga Ln, Idleyld Park, OR 97447-9701
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Oregon River Experiences
16869 SW 65th Ave, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Madras 1
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N8TV Adventures
2197 US-26, Madras, OR 97761
Medford 1
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Yak Shack
2074 Commerce Dr Suite 103, Medford, OR 97504
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eNRG Kayaking
115 NE Wall St, Mill City, OR 97360
Newport 1
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Oregon Coast Kayak Connection
3101 SE Ferry Slip Rd #806, Newport, OR 97365
Oakridge 1
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Holt Adventure Company
48333 E 1st St, Oakridge, OR 97463
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Nestucca Adventures
34650 Brooten Rd, Pacific City, OR 97135
Salem 1
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Oregon Kayak Tours
4521 Harlan Dr NE, Salem, OR 97305
Sandy 1
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Stout Creek Outfitters
38716 Pioneer Blvd, Sandy, OR 97055-8008
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Helfrich River Adventures
1416 Lawnridge Ave, Springfield, OR 97477
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Gorge Adventures And Supply
1001 Cherry Heights Rd, The Dalles, OR 97058-1016
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Kayak Tillamook County
2200 1st St # 1270, Tillamook, OR 97141-0887
Trail 1
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Sunset On The Rogue Country Store & Raft Rental
26876 OR-62, Trail, OR 97541
Tualatin 1
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Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe
5855 SW Nyberg Ln, Tualatin, OR 97062
Winston 1
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Canoa Sport
Winston, OR
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Good to know
What equipment is typically included with a kayak or canoe rental?
Most operators include the watercraft, paddles, and personal flotation devices (PFDs) for every passenger as part of the standard rental fee. Some businesses also provide dry bags or safety whistles, but you should bring your own sun protection, water, and quick-drying clothing.
Do I need prior paddling experience to rent a kayak?
Flatwater rentals on lakes or quiet bays generally do not require prior experience, and staff usually provide a brief safety orientation before launch. Guided trips or river runs with rapids may recommend or require basic paddling skills, so check age and experience guidelines before booking.
How much does a typical kayak or canoe rental cost?
Hourly rentals on flatwater typically range from $15 to $30 per hour for a single kayak, while double kayaks and canoes cost slightly more. Half-day or full-day river trips with shuttle service often cost between $40 and $80 per person.
How to shrink wrap a boat?
To shrink wrap a boat, cover support structures with protective padding, lay the shrink film across the hull, heat-shrink it with a heat gun, and add ventilation ports. For large vessels or professional weatherproofing in Oregon, check the 87 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.
What is a marine survey?
A marine survey is a detailed inspection of a boat's hull, mechanical systems, and overall condition conducted by a certified surveyor. Across Oregon, MarinaAtlas indexes 87 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.