Canoe & Kayak Rentals

NOTICE: Canoe and kayak rentals are available for weekends only.

Patuxent River Park offers weekend (Saturday-Sunday) canoe and kayak rentals April through October at Jug Bay Natural Area. Rentals begin at 9:00 am and all boats must be returned by 3:00 pm. Overnight canoe and kayak rentals are available for select water-access campsite rentals. Online reservations with designated launch times are required. Reservations cannot be made within 24 hours of rental date. Renters must check in at the service window upon arrival.

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Rental Requirements & Details

  • You must be at least 18 years of age to reserve a canoe or kayak
  • Persons 17 and under must have an adult (18 or older) on the water with them at all times
  • Kayakers must be 12 or older
  • Renters must have a driver's license or government-issued identification with birth date verification
  • A Personal Flotation Device (life jacket) is provided to all boaters and must be worn at all times while on the water
  • Renters are encouraged to create a float plan (PDF) and share with an emergency contact who is not a part of the trip.
  • Additional fees will apply to the following: late returns, lost and/or damaged equipment, or rental agreement violations

Canoe & Kayak Rentals

Rental OptionsResidentNon-Resident
Jug Bay, Kayak$25/ Boat$33/ Boat
Jug Bay, Canoe/ Tandem$30/ Boat$39/ Boat
Overnight, Kayak$30/ Boat$39/ Boat
Overnight, Canoe/ Tandem$35/ Boat$46/ Boat
Guided River Trip, Kayak$30/ Boat$39/ Boat
Guided River Trip, Canoe/ Tandem$35/ Boat$46/ Boat
The Patuxent Water Trail offers paddlers access to much of the river to camp along its banks and visit its numerous parks, historic sites, sanctuaries, and wildlife areas. Upriver paddle access begins at Governor Bridge Natural Area (#58). For more detailed information, please visit the website.