Information for Guided and Self Guided Tours for Kayaking, Canoeing, Rafting and SUP
Vermont Outdoor Recreation Directory
"There's no better time than Vermont."
"There's no better time than Vermont."
Vermont has over 700 lakes and ponds and 5,000+ miles of rivers and streams. That makes for a lot of exploring by canoe, kayak and stand up paddle board. You can choose from a day of tubing on a gentle river or a more exciting whitewater rafting trip. We list guide services, tours, gear for rent or sale and trails. Plan your own vacation on an established paddling trail or hire a company familiar with the area. We also list lodging, retail shops and rental services. Following is some information that will help you plan your guided or self guided vacation.
Canoeing, kayaking and SUP guides, tours and rentals.
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Whitewater Instruction
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Guided and Self Guided Adventure Trips
Adirondac Rafting Company
New York State Whitewater Rafting Lake Placid, N.Y. The Hudson River Gorge is a 17 mile trip through the beautiful Adirondack wilderness. The rapids range from class IV-V in April and May to class III from June through October. Appalachian Trail Adventures Central - Southern Vermont Kayaking, Hiking, Health/Wellness John Keough Killington, VT. Outings range from guided hikes on the Appalachian Trail, to kayaking on a lake or flat-water stream, to exploring a cave, to taking a sightseeing tour to secret, local off-the-map destinations. Repeatedly, we hear this was the best guided day adventure ever, as our TripAdvisor reviews contest. Clearwater Sports Central Vermont, Mad River Valley Canoeing, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, River Tubing, Instruction, Rentals Guided Tours, Retail Outdoor Gear & Clothing Waitsfield, Vermont Clearwater Sports has been "putting people and the outdoors together" for 45 years and is the Mad River Valley's leading retailer and provider of guided trips and instruction. Tube down the mad river, take a Stand Up Paddleboard lesson, or enjoy a guided kayak trip down the Winooski or Mad River. Also clothing, footwear and outdoor gear. Clyde River Recreation Providers for self-guided paddle trips, canoe and kayak rentals, group outings, fishing trips and bird watching Tours. Northeast Kingdom West Charleston, VT. A self-guided trip into the wilderness is an excellent way to bond with a friend or have a memorable time with your family. We have over 150 boats including a nice mixture of canoes, single and tandem kayaks and paddle boards. Rentals, shuttle and deliveries. Craftsbury Outdoor Center Northeast Kingdom Sculling, Canoeing, Kayaking Craftsbury Common, Vt. The first rowing camp in North America, the Craftsbury Sculling Center remains one of the definitive training locations and experiences for scullers worldwide. The Craftsbury Outdoor Center is ideally suited to meet your group's needs - no matter how many you wish to bring. We offer lodging for up to 90 guests as well as meals and meeting space for workshops, conferences, team and club training, or family gatherings. Great Glen Outfitters Guided Wildlife Kayak Tours, Whitewater Kayak Trips, Youth Summer Adventure Camps Gorham, New Hampshire Offering biking, bike rentals, kayak trips, walking trails and unique events for families, friends and groups of all ages. Visit us in the winter for cross country skiing, snowshoeing, tubing and exciting events! Located just 25 minutes north of North Conway on scenic NH Route 16, Great Glen Trails' unique location in Pinkham Notch provides spectacular views up to the Great Gulf Wilderness and the Presidential Mountain. Range. Hanover Adventure Tours and Hostel Norwich, VT - With a waterfront view you can sit right out front at HAT, enjoy the many local rivers, take the kayaks and canoes for a cruise, or go out on an e-bike for a cruise. Watercraft Rentals - Located right on the Connecticut River with our own dock access, HAT offers multiple water activities for you to choose from. Rental or tour options including canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and tubing (white water or a relaxing float). Kingdom Games Northern Vermont Kayaking Events Newport, VT The Northeast Kingdom of Vermont is a world class venue for all types of endurance sports such as running, biking, swimming, kayaking, and skating. A series of running, biking and swimming events was started in 2007 in an effort to support IROC, our community’s indoor pool, multi-purpose sports arena, and recreation center. When that facility closed in 2013, Kingdom Games was formed to continue and expand these outdoor events. Kingdom Games now offers over 30 days of running, biking, swimming, triathlon, kayaking, Nordic skating, pond hockey, speed skating and winter swimming events in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont and the Eastern Townships of Quebec. Nauti Paddle, Vermont's First Cycleboat! Burlington, VT This social, active adventure is the perfect way for friends, families, tourists, and colleagues to take in the beauty of Burlington Bay. The Nauti Paddle is a 40' cycleboat, certified for 20 passengers and 2 crew. Tours will traverse the Burlington waterfront, as well as other points (such as North Beach and Oakledge Park). Public and Private cruises are available. North Country Rivers Bingham, Maine Cabins, Camping, Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, ATV, Snowmobiling, Hiking, Mountain Biking , Moose Safaris and Fly Fishing Maine White Water River Rafting on the Kennebec, Penobscot and Dead River Rivers in Maine! We offer Maine Vacation Packages that include River Rafting, Maine Rental Cabins, Meals, Tent Camping and RV Camping. School Of The Forest Southern Vermont and Maine Guilford, VT. Bushcraft ,Guide Training And Wilderness Living Skills For All Ages And Skill Levels. We cover the basics of camping, canoeing, and outdoor living. At School Of The Forest, we aim to offer an environment in which young people and adults can learn outdoor skills that they can use for a lifetime. Umiak Outfitters Central & Northern Vermont Kayaking, Canoeing, River Tubing Stowe VT Richmond, VT Vermont’s Leading Paddlesport & Snowshoe Center. Daily scenic river trips, lakeside rentals, car-top rentals, instructional classes, kids camps, tours, group trips, private lessons. Flat water, quiet water, whitewater. Full retail store. All staff are American Canoe & Kayak certified instructors. 5 locations in Stowe and Burlington area. Our Stowe, Vermont retail store stocks 85 models of kayaks and canoes from the world's top manufacturers. Vermont Adventure Tours Southern, Central - Vermont Canoeing, Kayaking Rutland, VT Vermont’s Only One Stop Adventure Center, specializing in rock and ice climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking, paddling, wilderness survival, orienteering, fly fishing, adventure teambuilding, summer camps, and wilderness medicine courses. Gentle four to five hour paddles are offered at GMRCC. Our canoe trips takes you under three covered bridges and gives participants a scenic view of Vermont from a much different perspective. Basic canoe and water navigation skills are learned. No experience necessary, canoes, personal flotation devices, and paddles provided. Vermont Canoe and Kayak Tours & Rentals Northern Vermont Jeffersonville, VT. Guided Canoeing, Kayaking, Rentals and Shuttle, Hike, Bike, Climb and Paddle Packages. Embark on a river journey tailored to your spirit of adventure. The Morning River Kayak Tour will cradle you through some of Vermont’s most stunning scenery. The Ice Cream Float is always a favorite with children and the young at heart. Enjoy a scenic bike ride on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail and paddle down the Lamoille River on the E-Bikes & Boats Tour. Vermont Canoe Touring Center Canoe, Kayak & Tube Rentals Southern VT Brattleboro, VT Canoe, Kayak & Tube Rentals in Brattleboro, Vermont. Proudly serving Southern Vermont and New Hampshire. Canoeing Kayaking & River Adventures for Individuals Couples, Families, Small and Large Groups. Open May - October. Location: Veterans Memorial Bridge at West River, 451 Putney Road (Route 5), Brattleboro, Vermont 05301 Includes children under 10 years, parking, paddles and life jackets. Water Wanderings Inc. Water Wanderings is an overnight summer camp on the Green River Reservoir in Hyde Park Vermont. We develop resilience and integrity through environmental education camps for youth and families that integrate themes of environmental justice, equity and inclusion. The Green River Reservoir and surrounding forests serve as our home, playground and classroom, where campers learn about environmental justice, canoeing, and camping. Zoar Outdoor Center Charlemont, MA. Canoeing, Camping, Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Gear, Lessons, Lodge, Rentals We're your New England adventure connection. From our convenient base in the foothills of the Berkshires in western Massachusetts, we offer whitewater rafting trips, white water kayak and whitewater canoe clinics and rock climbing adventures. Recommended Lodging for Water Sports Vacations
Apple Island Resort
Champlain Islands, South Hero, VT Basin Harbor Central Vermont/ Champlain Valley, Vergennes, VT Featherbed Inn Central Vermont, Waitsfield, VT Forest Echo Cabins Southern, Vermont, Mt. Holly, VT. Fox Creek Inn, Chittenden, VT Hanover Adventure Tours and Hostel Connecticut River Basin, Norwich, VT Hulbert Outdoor Center Connecticut River Basin, Fairlee, VT Jackson’s Lodge and Log Cabins Northeast Kingdom, Canaan, VT Old Stagecoach Inn Central Vermont, Waterbury, VT. Quimby Country Northeast Kingdom, Averill, VT Lake Morey Resort Upper Connecticut River Valley, Fairlee, VT Mad River Lodge Central Vermont, Waitsfield, VT Mountain Top Inn and Resort Central Vermont, Chittenden, VT. Muddy Moose Log Cabins Northern Vermont, Morrisville, VT Roaring Branch Cabins Southern VT, Arlington, VT. Seyon Lodge Northeastern VT, Groton VT Sterling Ridge Log Cabin Resort Northern Vermont, Jeffersonville, VT The Anchorage Lake Champlain Islands, South Hero, VT. The Warren Lodge Mad River Valley, Warren, VT |
Information for Paddlers
Penobscot River, Class 4-5 Whitewater in the Shadow of Mt Katahdin - Baxter State Park - Maine - TRIPS RUN DAILY
--------------- American Canoe Association Aquatic Nuisance Species in VT Info on Vermont's Lakes and Ponds Fishing Access Areas and Rules Recreation with the US Army Corp. Engineers Safe Cold Water Paddling Vermont Paddlers Club Vermont State Parks Vermont Swimming Holes Be Safe and Considerate at Swimming Holes Vermont Waterfalls Learn about Lake Champlain Champlain Kayak Club
Lake Champlain Navigational Charts Lake Champlain Basin Program Paddling Around Lake Champlain Adirondack Guide Boat, Canoe and Kayak Builders Adirondack Guide Boat
North Ferrisburg, VT. Custom Made Adirondack Guideboats. Guideboats flourished for 60 years with a peak in the 1880s and 1890s. With the advent of the automobile and access roads, the Guideboat was no longer needed for regional transportation. But the design of the boat was held in high esteem and the Guideboat found a new position in recreational rowing. Kaulback Designs North Ferrisburg, VT Since 1979, Fusion: art, science and car-toppable row and sail boats.Thousands built. Guide Boat repairs. Information on VT Rivers Dam Releases and Flow Reports
International Scale of River Difficulty Safety Code of American Whitewater Recreation on The Connecticut River Canoe and Kayak Rentals Apple Island Marina
South Hero, VT. Vermont Canoe Touring Center, Brattleboro, VT. Clearwater Sports, Waitsfield, VT. Clyde River Recreation, Newport and W. Charleston, VT. Hanover Adventure Tours and Hostel Connecticut River Basin, Norwich, VT Umiak Outfitters, Stowe/Richmond, VT. Vermont Adventure Tours, Rutland, VT. Vermont Canoe and Kayak Tours & Rentals Jeffersonville, VT. Zoar Outdoor Center, Charlemont, MA. Canoe and Kayak Sales Brighton MotorSports,
Island Pond, VT Clearwater Sports, Waitsfield, VT R & L Archery, Barre, VT Rack 'N Reel, New Haven, VT Umiak Outfitters, Richmond/ Stowe, VT Zoar Outdoor Center, Charlemont, MA Stand Up Paddle Boarding Clearwater Sports,
Waitsfield, VT Clyde River Recreation, Newport and West Charleston, VT Hanover Adventure Tours and Hostel Connecticut River Basin, Norwich, VT Umiak Outfitters, Richmond and Stowe, VT Vermont Canoe Touring Center Brattleboro, VT Zoar Outdoor Center Charlemont, MA. River Tubing Clearwater Sports
Waitsfield, VT Umiak Outfitters Richmond and Stowe, VT Vermont Canoe Touring Center Brattleboro, VT Sculling 
Established in 1964, the Vermont Paddlers Club is an American Canoe Association affiliated club*. The VPC is also a long-time supporter/partner of American Whitewater.
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Whitewater Rafting with Zoar
Whitewater Rafting in The Northeast
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Adirondac Rafting Company
The Hudson River Gorge is a 17 mile trip through the beautiful Adirondack wilderness. Lake Placid, N.Y. |
North Country Rivers
White Water River Rafting on the Kennebec, Penobscot and Dead River Rivers in Maine. Bingham ME |
Zoar Outdoor Center
Experience Class IV rafting excitement on the Deerfield River’s most exciting section, the Monroe Bridge Dryway. Charlemont, MA |
Paddling Trails
Committed to protecting, improving, and enhancing the ecological, recreational, and community values of the Waterbury Reservoir.
Friends of the Winooski River, We want to engage people who live, work, and play in our watershed to learn about the challenges to the river, and help us work to solve some of those challenges, and celebrate the progress that we make.
Lake Champlain Paddlers' Trail - The mission of the Lake Champlain Paddlers' Trail is to develop and maintain a trail for human-powered boats and to encourage managed access and responsible, safe recreation.
Lamoille River Paddlers Trail - The Lamoille River Paddlers’ Trail is an emerging, community effort to develop new opportunities for paddling and fishing along the Lamoille River.
Northern Forest Canoe Trail - The entire 700-mile length of the NFCT is passable now. It connects or has access to every major drainage in the northeast, and traverses a diversity of waterways, each historically significant to the region’s development.
The Connecticut River Paddlers' Trail - New England’s longest waterway, the Connecticut River, provides many opportunities for recreational exploration.
Connecticut River Joint Commissions, 13 maps show 70 access sites to the river in NH and VT, to help you enjoy this American Heritage River.
Green River Reservoir, Located in the towns of Eden and Hyde Park includes approximately 5200 acres around the reservoir. Vermont's largest body of water dedicated to non motorized recreation as well as the longest stretch of undeveloped shoreline in the State. Camping!
The Passumpsic River Paddlers’ Trail: A “spur” to the Connecticut River, the Passumpsic is a popular destination for day trips in VT’s Northeast Kingdom. Work is underway to improve access and develop guides for visitors.
The Waterbury Reservoir is a rich ecological and recreational resource bordered by State forest lands, two State Parks, and private lands located in central Vermont in the United States. The surface water spreads an impressive 860 acres and is 6 ½ miles long from end to end.
The White River Paddlers’ Trail. Vermont’s longest undammed river, the White provides fine paddling opportunities with few portages. VRC has been active in helping conserve lands and assisting with improvement projects. The White River Partnership is coordinating this project.
Lake Champlain Paddlers' Trail - The mission of the Lake Champlain Paddlers' Trail is to develop and maintain a trail for human-powered boats and to encourage managed access and responsible, safe recreation.
Lamoille River Paddlers Trail - The Lamoille River Paddlers’ Trail is an emerging, community effort to develop new opportunities for paddling and fishing along the Lamoille River.
Northern Forest Canoe Trail - The entire 700-mile length of the NFCT is passable now. It connects or has access to every major drainage in the northeast, and traverses a diversity of waterways, each historically significant to the region’s development.
The Connecticut River Paddlers' Trail - New England’s longest waterway, the Connecticut River, provides many opportunities for recreational exploration.
Connecticut River Joint Commissions, 13 maps show 70 access sites to the river in NH and VT, to help you enjoy this American Heritage River.
Green River Reservoir, Located in the towns of Eden and Hyde Park includes approximately 5200 acres around the reservoir. Vermont's largest body of water dedicated to non motorized recreation as well as the longest stretch of undeveloped shoreline in the State. Camping!
The Passumpsic River Paddlers’ Trail: A “spur” to the Connecticut River, the Passumpsic is a popular destination for day trips in VT’s Northeast Kingdom. Work is underway to improve access and develop guides for visitors.
The Waterbury Reservoir is a rich ecological and recreational resource bordered by State forest lands, two State Parks, and private lands located in central Vermont in the United States. The surface water spreads an impressive 860 acres and is 6 ½ miles long from end to end.
The White River Paddlers’ Trail. Vermont’s longest undammed river, the White provides fine paddling opportunities with few portages. VRC has been active in helping conserve lands and assisting with improvement projects. The White River Partnership is coordinating this project.