Canoe & Kayak Rentals

James River Rentals

Riders Up Outfitters
Riders Up Outfitters is an outdoor store that offers canoe and kayak rentals for the James and Jackson Rivers.

540.862.7999
Located in Clifton Forge (map it)

Twin River Outfitters
Twin River Outfitters offers canoe, kayak, and tube rentals for the James River.

540.261.7334
Located in Buchanan (map it)

Craig Creek Rentals

Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing
Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing offers canoe rentals for Craig Creek, and guided trips on the New and James Rivers.

800.782.0779
Located in New Castle (map it)

Lake Rentals

Bridgewater Marina
Located on Smith Mountain Lake, Bridgewater Marina rents canoes and kayaks from their location at Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

800.729.1639
Located in Smith Mountain Lake State Park (map it)

TJ's Sporting Goods
TJ's Sporting Goods rents kayaks, canoes, tubes, and paddleboards at Smith Mountain Lake.

540.297.4447
Located at Smith Mountain Lake (map it)

Carvins Cove Natural Reserve
Carvins Cove is the 2nd larget municipal park in the U.S. and includes an 800 acre lake that limits boats to 10HP engines or less. You can rent a row boat or paddle boat for $5/hr or $15/day.

540.563.9170
Located in Roanoke (map it)

Lake Moomaw - Bolar Flat Marina
Lake Moomaw is a 2,530-acre lake almost completely surrounded by the Allegheny Mountains. Bolar Flat Marina rents pontoon boats and canoes from ~April 1 to ~October 31.

540.279.4144
Located near Covington (map it)

Douthat State Park
In addition to their incredible trail network, Douthat State Park has a 50-acre lake with Jonboats, canoe, paddleboat, hydrobike, and funyak rentals. Available April through October.