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.
Ohiopyle 4
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Laurel Highlands River Tours and Outdoor Center
4 Sherman St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
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Wilderness Voyageurs
103 Garrett St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
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White Water Adventurers Inc
6 Negley St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
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Ohiopyle Trading Post and River Tours
4 Negley St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
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Adventure Sports
398 Seven Bridge Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
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A Yak Or Two
1575 Fairway Villas Blvd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302-9683
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Chamberlain Canoes
103 Five Star Ln, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
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Pocono Whitewater Rafting
1519 PA-903, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229-2770
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Edmonds Outdoors LLC
111 Rhododendron Rd, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229-3611
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Whitewater Rafting
1 Adventure Ln, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229-1519
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Northeast PA Kayak School
123 Lehigh Dr, Lehighton, PA 18235
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Jim Thorpe River Adventures
123 Lehigh Dr, Lehighton, PA 18235
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Extreme Adventure Travel Outfitters
465 Riverview Rd, Lehighton, PA 18235
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Yinz Paddle
2531 Wenzel Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15238-1421
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Kayak Pittsburgh
1 Federal Street, 446527 80.003889 #40, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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3 Rivers Outdoor Company (3roc) Outpost At Arp
285 River Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15215-3115
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Tussey Mountain Outfitters
308 W Linn St, Bellefonte, PA 16823
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Sunnyside Paddling Park
273 Sunnyside Blvd, Bellefonte, PA 16823-1236
Easton 2
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Twin Rivers Tubing
158 S 3rd St, Easton, PA 18042
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Kayakmalu
2650 Lower Way, Easton, PA 18040-8706
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Coal Tubin'
303 Central Ave, Johnstown, PA 15902
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Coal Tubin
100 Station St, Johnstown, PA 15905-3921
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Indian Head Canoes
1138 Delaware Dr, Matamoras, PA 18336
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Indian Head Canoe and Rafting
Matamoras, PA
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Whitewater Rafting Adventures
101 Adventure Trail Rd, Nesquehoning, PA 18240
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Whitewater Rafting Adventures
101 Adventure Trl, Nesquehoning, PA 18240
Avonmore 1
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Avonmore Canoe Launch
1st St, Avonmore, PA 15618
Belle Vernon 1
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Ye Old Draft House
301 Perry Ave, Belle Vernon, PA 15012
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3d Outdoor Rentals
5097 Bernville Rd, Bernville, PA 19506-8219
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Performance Kayak Inc.
55 W Bellport Rd, Brookville, PA 15825-6301
Clarington 1
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Clarington Base Cook Forest Canoe Rentals
201 Back St, Clarington, PA 15828-8729
Clearfield 1
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McCrackens Canoe Sales and Rental
5409 Shawville Hwy, Clearfield, PA 16830
Coatesville 1
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Brandywine Outfitters, Inc.
2096 Strasburg Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320
Columbia 1
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Chiques Rock Outfitters
41 Walnut St, Columbia, PA 17512
Conemaugh Twp 1
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Stony creek white water
121 Green House Rd, Conemaugh Twp, PA 15905
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Riversport
855 River Rd, Confluence, PA 15424
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South Shore Rentals
12395 Conneaut Lake Rd, Conneaut Lake, PA 16316-4203
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Mount Saint Joseph Academy Boathouse
Conshohocken, PA 19428
Cooksburg 1
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Pale Whale Canoe Fleet
115 Riverside Dr, Cooksburg, PA 16217
Delta 1
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Starrkmoon Kayaks
497 Cold Cabin Rd, Delta, PA 17314-9014
Dingmans Ferry 1
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Kittatinny Canoes - Dingman’s Base
2130 Route 739, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328-3416
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Rivertribe Outdoors
31 Old Philadelphia Pike, Douglassville, PA 19518-1838
Fallentimber 1
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Mountain Toys 4 Rent, Llc
1878 Marina Rd, Fallentimber, PA 16639-6307
Falls 1
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Susquehanna Canoe and Kayak Rental
119 Krafty Rd, Falls, PA 18615-7859
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Workhorse Transport and Outfitters
Ford City, PA 16226
Franklin 1
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Outdoor Allegheny River Services
250 Elk St, Franklin, PA 16323-1062
Hamburg 1
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Schuylkil River Tubing LLC
218 Pine St, Hamburg, PA 19526
Leechburg 1
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The River's Edge Canoe & Kayak, LLC
3158 River Rd, Leechburg, PA 15656
Loyalhanna Twp 1
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Two Dam Kayak Rentals
3253 PA-981, Loyalhanna Twp, PA 15681
Marysville 1
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Blue Mountain Outfitters
Blue Mountain Outfitters, 103 S State Rd, Marysville, PA 17053
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B7 Yellow Breeches Creek Water Trail
Mechanicsburg, PA
Milford 1
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Kittatinny Canoes
378 US-6 & 209, Milford, PA 18337
Millvale 1
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Tres Rios Sports
50 River Front Dr, Millvale, PA 15209
Milton 1
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Bic's Water Sports and Outdoor Adventures
2832 PA-405, Milton, PA 17847
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Driftwood Water Adventures. Tyler State Park and Falls Park.
9050 Mill Creek Rd, Morrisville, PA 19067
Mt Bethel 1
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Chamberlain Canoes
1404 River Rd, Mt Bethel, PA 18343-6206
Ottsville 1
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Nature's Way Canoe and Kayak
2540 Mountain View Dr, Ottsville, PA 18942
Palmerton 1
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Luna Rafting
465 Riverview Rd, Palmerton, PA 18071
Palmyra 1
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Cocoa Kayak Rentals of Hershey
624 Pine Rd, Palmyra, PA 17078-8928
Perryopolis 1
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Hazelbaker Recreational Services
654 Layton Rd, Perryopolis, PA 15473
Phoenixville 1
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Port Providence Paddle
264 Canal St, Phoenixville, PA 19460-1207
Point Pleasant 1
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Bucks County River Country
6 Walters Ln, Point Pleasant, PA 18950
Pottstown 1
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Take It Outdoors Adventures, Canoe & Kayak Rentals
140 College Dr, Pottstown, PA 19464
Russell 1
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Conewango Kayak Canoe Rental LLC
9582 US-62, Russell, PA 16345
Saltsburg 1
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Saltsburg Kayak & Canoe Outfitters
111 Market St, Saltsburg, PA 15681
Shickshinny 1
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Five Mountain Outfitters Co.
95 S Main St, Shickshinny, PA 18655-1206
Sugar Run 1
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Endless Mountain Outfitters
7474 State Rte 187, Sugar Run, PA 18846
Summit Hill 1
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Mauch Chunk Lake Boat Rental
625 Lentz Trail, Summit Hill, PA 18229
Tionesta 1
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Outback Adventures
247 Outback Adventures Rd, Tionesta, PA 16353
Upper Uwchlan Twp 1
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Marsh Creek Watersports
700 Park Rd, Upper Uwchlan Twp, PA 19335
Verona 1
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Steel City Rowing Club
101 Arch St, Verona, PA 15147
Warren 1
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Allegheny Outfitters
20 Clark St Suite A, Warren, PA 16365
Weatherly 1
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Whitewater Challengers
288 Stagecoach Rd, Weatherly, PA 18255
Wellsboro 1
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Canyon Cruise
31 Llama Ln, Wellsboro, PA 16901
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Northbrook Canoe Co
1810 Beagle Rd, West Chester, PA 19382-6799
Whitemarsh Twp 1
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Hines Rowing Center
801 Washington St, Whitemarsh Twp, PA 19428
Wormleysburg 1
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Susquehanna Outfitters
333 S Front St, Wormleysburg, PA 17043
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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 Pennsylvania, check the 77 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 Pennsylvania, MarinaAtlas indexes 77 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.