The Boathouse Rentals - (CLOSED FOR THE SEASON)
Get a taste of the South Fork River! A scenic experience perfect for beginners and intermediates
Rent a kayak, canoe or standup paddleboard for a 90-minute paddling experience on the South Fork River. You will launch from The Boathouse and easily paddle upstream for 1 mile until you reach the rocky shoals and then float back.
Dates and Times:
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON - Walk-up Rentals: Saturdays and Sundays 10 AM – 4 PM
Location:
The Boathouse (115 Willow Drive, McAdenville, NC )
Cost:
- $25 per kayak, canoe or SUP rental
- $20 per rental for residents of Belmont, Cramerton or McAdenville
- 10% discount for Catawba Riverkeeper members
Rental Cost Includes:
- Single or tandem sit-on-top kayak
- Canoe or standup paddle board
- PFD (personal floatation device)
- Paddle
- Basic water safety
- Basic paddling instruction on-land
Restrictions:
- Must be 18 years of age to purchase tickets
- Must be 4 years of age to ride in a tandem kayak, canoe or SUP with an adult
- Must be 8 years of age to ride in a single kayak with an adult in another watercraft
Experience Options
Walk-Up Rentals
- Out-and-Back Paddle
Private Group Outings
- Kayaks Only
- Self-Guided or Guided with a Kayak Guide
- 4+ rentals and/or provide your own equipment option
- Sunday through Saturday, 90-minute outing where available
- Reservations must be made 7 days in advance