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A great family fun canoe and kayak opportunity in Northern Kentucky. We are closed December through March but keep two cabins open to serve the local community. Recommend calling to check on River condtions and availablity! Office : 859-472-2000. 2024 Paddle Season Book Now! Reservations recommended. Call 9am-7pm for Reservation or Info.
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Big Cozy Cabin . $150.00 a night . Amenities: Two Room Cabin...
- Canoe Rental
Thaxton’s Canoe Trails Kentucky’s oldest family ran canoe...
- Paddlers' Inn
Our guests don't have to be "Paddlers" when they check...
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Thaxton’s Canoe Trails. Walk Inn’s Available Weekdays!...
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Our cedar cabins nestled above the river offer a perfect...
- Thaxton's Canoe Trails
At Thaxton’s Canoe Trails, we offer canoe, kayak, raft and...
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Canoe Kentucky. Canoe Kentucky offers a variety of tour opportunities for all experience levels in Frankfort, a 45-minute drive from Lexington. Elkhorn Creek is a popular spot, and Canoe Kentucky has half- and full-day tours ranging from $45 for a solo kayak to $150 for a five-person raft. Phone: 502-227-4492.
- The Kentucky River, KY
- The Green River, KY
- Floyd’s Fork Creek, KY
- Rockcastle River, KY
- The Cumberland River, KY
- The Red River, KY
- Ohio River, KY
- Elkhorn Creek, KY
- Grassy Creek, KY
- Grayson Lake, KY
Up first, we have the historic, Kentucky River, a 260 mile long tributary of the Ohio River that runs through the middle of the state. The Kentucky River has been an important route for trade for hundreds of years being used to transport lots of goods around KY. It’s still vital even today and over 700,000 people use it for drinking water. When it ...
Next we thought we’d look at the Green River which is another tributary of the Ohio river that’s over 380 miles long! It’s one of the most diverse river systems in the whole of the US and boasts over 150 different species of fish as well as mussels, shrimp and loads aquatic animals. Despite being very green in color, it actually is named after Nath...
Just a few minutes from Louisville, the Floyd’s Fork Creek is a 60 mile stretch of scenic water trail connecting four different parks. The area is the largest and most pristine watershed in Jefferson County, offering incredible natural landscapes and wildlife sightings. Seven access points provide a variety of launch options, and the creek offers y...
Another river worth visiting for thrill seekers is the Rockcastle River. It begins up in Jackson county where it then flows 55 miles down into the Cumberland river. For those of you looking for whitewater, the section known as the The Narrows is where you’ll want to head to. It has 7 rapids that are best tackled later in the year when water levels ...
The Cumberland River and Lake Cumberland are an incredible spot to enjoy kayaking and water activities. Lake Cumberland offers some of the best trout fishing in the country, and the Cumberland River offers a huge range of kayaking experiences. The first 16 miles near the Kendall Recreation Area are a fun and easy run, with plenty of shoals and beau...
There are over 49,000 miles of river in the Bluegrass state, but despite such vast amounts of water ways, there is only one section that has been designated as ‘Wild and Scenic’ which is on the Red River. Beginning up in the mountains of the Cumberland Plateau of the Appalachian Mountains, the Red River flows for just under 100 miles before it join...
The broad Ohio River spans almost 1000 miles starting up in Pennsylvania and then flowing through or along the borders of Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia before joining the Mississippi in Illinois. It’s a very slow moving river and travels at at about .5 mph during the summer months making it extremely manageable for beginner k...
For those of you that are new to whitewater and want something easy to get use to paddling in rapids then definitely head down to Elkhorn Creek in the center of Kentucky. It get’s its name from the shape which resemble Elk horns. There are around 17 miles of trails to paddling along at various different ability levels but all suited for beginners a...
For some really difficult rapids that are only suitable for advanced kayakers, check out Grassy Creek, a tributary of the Russell Fork. As you’ll see from the video above, it’s a fun, but difficult, narrow little run that is just under a mile. It’s been rated by the American Whitewateras a Class IV+ route so is definitely not for beginners and novi...
And last, but not least, we have Grayson Lake, a 1500 acre man made resevoir in Carter and Elliott counties. It’s a great flat water kayaking spot for families and those new to the sport to learn the ropes of paddling. The large lake, which has 74 miles of shoreline is a great spot to explore with lots of sandstone sandstone canyons and gentle slop...
Embark on a one-of-a-kind paddling experience by canoeing and kayaking in Kentucky. In the Kentucky Wildlands, choose to canoe beautiful, spacious lakes and rivers or kayak breathtaking waterways and underground mines.
The Kentucky Department of Travel and Tourism offers a myriad of outdoor activities for canoeing, kayaking and rafting. With a searchable listing of adventure tourism options, the site is sure to lead to Unbridled Adventure!
Canoe (seats up to 2 adults and 1 child/500 lbs.) $60 half day. Kayak Tandem (two person) $60 half day. Kayak Solo (one person) $40 half day . Dry bags $5
At Kumberland Kayak and Watersport Rentals we offer a one of a kind kayak and paddle board rental experience for Lake Cumberland. We provide all safety equipment so all you have to do is get out there and get wet!
