Canoe, Kayak, Raft
Rental Services

Return to Homepage

Directions and Maps

Canoe, Kayak, and Raft Rental Services

Youth Groups

Camp Out or Plan a Picnic

Special Events

Attractions & Lodging

Image Gallery & Satellite Images

Liability Forms &
River Safety Rules

Fishing Information


Home

G E N E R A L  I N F O
Deposits are required for reservations with 10 or more people. Half of total amount will be paid at the time of reservation, the remaining half on the of and before the trip. All Deposits are non-refundable, transferable. Coupons are not valid on group reservations with 10 or more people.

L I A B I L I T Y
All guests are required to read and sign a release of liability; and agree to wear life jacket at all times, agree to not have have alcohol in shuttle vans, trailers, bus, or any rental equipment, to return rented equipment by 6:30 pm, and agree to pay for repair or replacement of equipment due to abuse or abnormal damage. We have the right to refuse rental if you are in an altered state due to alcohol or drugs.
For mor info, see:
Liability Forms
and River Safety


Tired of being stuck inside?
Get outside, relax, and go canoeing! Take a canoe, kayak, or put your family in a raft and float down the scenic Class 1, moving flatwater. Just float and enjoy the natural scenic beauty of the Youghiogheny River.

We offers two main trips. The long trip, from Connellsville to Layton, is 13 miles and takes about 6 hours at leisurely pace. The short trip, from Dawson to Layton, is 8 miles and about 3 - 4 hours.

[NEW] Guided Trips! We're also now offering Guided Trips for
Youth Groups and families.
For more information, Click Here

[NEW WALK-IN POLICY] There will be $2 service charge for non reservation walk-ins per person.

CAMPING RATES: - $20 / site on a first come, first served system. Youth group is $3 / person per night. Reservations are required for youth camping sites.

Closing the 2007 Season on Sunday - September 30.

Open 5 Days a week! Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays during September 2007.

Daily Trip Times:
8 am, 10 am, noon, 2 pm
Additional trips on Weekends and
Holidays - 7 am and 1 pm
Reservations Required Please! There will be $2 service charge for non reservation walk-ins per person.

[NEW WALK-IN POLICY] There will be $2 service charge for non reservation walk-ins per person.

Float Trips for Canoes & Kayaks
Weekend Short Trip - Dawson to Layton - 8 miles $ 20.50 / person.

Weekday Short Trip - Dawson to Layton - 8 miles $18.50 / person.

Kids ages 10 and under $8. / person

Youth groups $13 / per person

Weekend Long Trip - Connellsville to Layton - 14 miles. $27.50 / person.

Weekday Long Trip - Connellsville to Layton - 14 miles. $25.50 / person.

Kids ages 10 and under $8. / person

Youth groups $19 / per person

Weekends Only
Downstream Trips - Reservations Required and subject to cancellation depending on availability.

- Layton to Cedar Creek $25.50 / person, 8 person min.

- Layton to West Newton. $28.50 / person, 8 person min.

[NEW WALK-IN POLICY] There will be $2 service charge for non reservation walk-ins per person.

Overnight Trips
- Take out in Layton $12.00 / 2nd day per person.

- Layton to New Orleans - $6750.00 /
person. (You leave the canoe in the bayou and we'll fly you back to Pgh.)

Have Your Own Boat?
Shuttle Rates:
Short Trip - Dawson
 $10 / person

Long Trip - Connellsville
$15 / person in our van

Rafts Rentals
Short Trip & Families and
Youth Groups Only
$19.50 / person for the first
two adults; $5.00 each additional person. 5 people maximum.

[NEW] Guided Trips for Family & Youth Groups
Click Here for More Information

Group Rates
 Groups of 10 or more people will receive a 10% discount, if you have 20 or more people you get a 10% discount and the organizer's canoe is free!  To receive discount, payment must be presented in full for the entire group. Sorry, for groups, we can not accept individual forms of payment. Reservations are required for group discounts.

Youth Groups
 8 kids minimum.
$13 / person to Dawson
$19 / person to Connellsville

Must be paid in one lump sum. Reservations are required with appropriate tax number.