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.
Seattle 10
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Northwest Outdoor Center
2100 Westlake Ave N Suite #1, Seattle, WA 98109
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Moss Bay
1001 Fairview Ave N #1900, Seattle, WA 98109
SAT & SUN 11-6
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Green Lake Boathouse and Coffee Shop
7351 East Green Lake Dr N #5303, Seattle, WA 98115
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Ballard Kayak and Paddleboard Tours
7901 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117
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Alki Kayak Tours
1660 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
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Ballard Kayak
7001 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117
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Cadd Production Services
211 NW 52nd St, Seattle, WA 98107
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CYC Community Sailing Center
7755 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117
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The Paddle
10 E Allison St, Seattle, WA 98102
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Blue Sky Outfitters
3400 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126-2394
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Wet Planet Rafting and Kayaking
860 Highway 141, White Salmon, WA 98672-8133
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Columbia River Outdoors
1259 WA-141, White Salmon, WA 98672
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River Drifters
856 WA-141, White Salmon, WA 98672
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Zoller's Outdoor Odysseys
1248 Highway 141, White Salmon, WA 98672
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PDX Raft - Portland Rafting Company
25 Bz Glenwood Hwy, White Salmon, WA 98672
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White Salmon Whitewater Rafting
1248 Highway 141, White Salmon, WA 98672-8023
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White Water Rafting and Camping on the Snake River
1248 Highway 141, White Salmon, WA 98672-8023
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All Adventures Rafting
1256 Highway 141, White Salmon, WA 98672
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Triad River Tours
336 36th St, Bellingham, WA 98225-6580
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Moondance Sea Kayak Adventures
909 Squalicum Way #122, Bellingham, WA 98225
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Swell Watercraft
4233 Guide Meridian Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
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Dragonfly Outfitters
Bellingham, WA
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Bloedel Boat Rentals
2200 Electric Ave, Bellingham, WA 98229
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Joe's Canoe Rental
3118 Goshen Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
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San Juan Kayak
4876 Pear Point Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
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Sea Quest Kayak Tours
2 Front St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
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San Juan Island Outfitters
248 Reuben Memorial Dr, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
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Crystal Seas Kayaking
40 Spring St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
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Sea Quest Kayak Tours
322 Daniel Ln, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
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Kaigani Canoe Voyaging Society
1063 Turn Point Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250-9503
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Leavenworth Outdoor Center
997 Main St, Leavenworth, WA 98826
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Orion River Rafting
12681 Wilson St, Leavenworth, WA 98826
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Orion River Rafting
11518 NF-7705, Leavenworth, WA 98826
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Osprey Rafting
Icicle Rd & Hwy 2, Leavenworth, WA 98826
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Blue Sky Outfitters
900 Front St Ste B, Leavenworth, WA 98826-1486
Spokane 5
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Wiley E. Waters' Whitewater Rafting
1701 W Water Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
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Flow Adventures
2807 W Euclid Ave, Spokane, WA 99205
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Kents Canoes Kayaks
124 E Baldwin Ave, Spokane, WA 99207
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ROW Adventure Center
209 S Washington St, Spokane, WA 99201
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Kayak Spokane
525 S Thor St, Spokane, WA 99202
Bothell 2
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WhatsSup Stand Up Paddle and Surf
9919 NE 180th St, Bothell, WA 98011
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Whatssup paddleboard and kayak rentals
9919 NE 180th St, Bothell, WA 98011
Brinnon 2
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Hood Canal Adventures
306146 US-101, Brinnon, WA 98320
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Hood Canal Adventures
251 Hjelvicks Rd, Brinnon, WA 98320-9789
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Penn Cove Outfitters
26 Front St NW Ste A, Coupeville, WA 98239
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Wharf Dog Paddle and Pantry
24 Front St NW, Coupeville, WA 98239
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Orcas Wild Kayak and Bike Adventures
423 Prune Alley, Eastsound, WA 98245
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Crescent Beach Kayak Rentals
239 Crescent Beach Dr, Eastsound, WA 98245
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Deadmans Island KAYAK + SUP
Gig Harbor, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
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Lee's SUP and Kayak Rental
8829 N Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Langley 2
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Whidbey Island Kayaking Company
201 Wharf St, Langley, WA 98260
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Whidbey Island Kayaking
5781 Bayview Rd, Langley, WA 98260
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Paddle Pacwest LLC
235471 Paddle Pacwest Kayak Shack, Port Angeles, WA 98363
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Adventures Through Kayaking
2358 W Highway 101, Port Angeles, WA 98363-9358
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Anacortes Kayak Tours
2009 Skyline Way, Anacortes, WA 98221
Bellevue 1
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Cascade Canoe & Kayak Center
3519 108th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98004
Blaine 1
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Birch Bay Carts and Rentals
7608 Birch Bay Dr, Blaine, WA 98230
Camas 1
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Sweetwater SUP Rentals
341 NW Lake Rd, Camas, WA 98607
Cashmere 1
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Alpine Adventures, Wenatchee River Rafting
300 Riverside Dr, Cashmere, WA 98815-1088
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Hank's Kayak Rentals, LLC
500 2nd St, Cathlamet, WA 98612
Chelan 1
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LakeRider Sports
409 W Manson Hwy, Chelan, WA 98816
Concrete 1
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Birdsview paddle co
39974 State Rte 20, Concrete, WA 98237
Darrington 1
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Adventure Cascades
1055 Seeman St, Darrington, WA 98241
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Yakima River Tubing
Umtanum BLM Recreation Site Mile 16 Canyon Road Hwy, 823, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Fall City 1
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Fall City Floating
4101 Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast, Fall City, WA 98024
Forks 1
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Hoh River Rafters
4883 Upper Hoh Rd, Forks, WA 98331
Gold Bar 1
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Alpine Adventures
221 Croft Ave, Gold Bar, WA 98251
Index 1
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Outdoor Adventure Center
444 Ave A, Index, WA 98256
Kirkland 1
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Seattle Paddle
9703 NE Juanita Dr, Kirkland, WA 98034-4201
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Lopez Kayaks and Bicycle Works
2847 Fisherman Bay Rd, Lopez Island, WA 98261
Monitor 1
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River Recreation - Washington Whitewater Rafting
3113 Main St, Monitor, WA 98836-9801
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Lakeshore Water Sports
3200 W Lakeshore Ct, Moses Lake, WA 98837
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Float Skagit
19041 Beaver Marsh Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Olympia 1
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Becca's Water Sports
5446 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia, WA 98512
Pasco 1
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Seaductive kayak rentals
709 N Rd 50, Pasco, WA 99301
Peshastin 1
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Wildwater River Guides LLC
5706 US Highway 97, Peshastin, WA 98847
Poulsbo 1
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Olympic Outdoor Center
18743 Front St NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370
Prosser 1
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Paddle Prosser, Washington on the Yakima River Kayak Canoe Paddle Board
300 Sheridan Ave, Prosser, WA 99350
Raymond 1
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Willapa Paddle Adventures
105 3rd St, Raymond, WA 98577
Redmond 1
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Cascade Paddlesports
15143 NE 90th St, Redmond, WA 98052-3560
Renton 1
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Northwest Paddle Surfers
1053 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 98056-1464
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Ridgefield Kayak Rentals
5 Mill St, Ridgefield, WA 98642
Rockport 1
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North Cascade Kayaks - Online reservations only
52925 Railroad Ave, Rockport, WA 98283
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NorthWest Paddle Rentals
809 Waldron St, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
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Sasquatch Adventures
4220 Spirit Lake Hwy, Silverlake, WA 98645
Skamokawa Valley 1
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Columbia River Kayaking, LLC
1391 WA-4, Skamokawa Valley, WA 98647
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The Cove At Lake Roesiger Llc
810 S Lake Roesiger Rd, Snohomish, WA 98290-7509
Spanaway 1
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Spanaway Lake Boathouse
14905 Bresemann Blvd S, Spanaway, WA 98387
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Back Country Rentals
APPOINTMENT ONLY, 8809 E Main Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99212
Tacoma 1
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Kayakers Go Coastal
3915 S 12th St, Tacoma, WA 98405-1508
Thorp 1
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Rill Adventures
11442 N Thorp Hwy, Thorp, WA 98946-9505
Toledo 1
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Cowlitz River Kayaking
1 Cowlitz St, Toledo, WA 98591
Toutle 1
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Rapid Rides Adventures
8011 Spirit Lake Hwy, Toutle, WA 98649-9642
Winthrop 1
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methow river raft + kayak
27 Rader Rd, Winthrop, WA 98862
Also in Washington
- Marinas and Harbors272
- Fishing Charters & Clubs110
- Boat Rentals94
- Boat Tours & Charters77
- Tackle and Bait Shops56
- Boat Storage53
- Ferries & Water Taxis50
- Boat Ramps43
- Scuba Diving Centers30
- Surf Shops & Schools24
- Marinas with Public and Private Boat Launches18
- Marinas and Facilities with Boat Launches18
- Sailing and Yacht Clubs15
- Marinas with Transient Slips10
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 Washington, check the 94 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 Washington, MarinaAtlas indexes 94 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.