Saco River Paddling Rates

Offering the most Saco River Trips in the Mt. Washington Valley for all ages and abilities!

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The Saco River Will Be The Highlight Of Your North Conway Getaway!

Our riverfront location allows guests to leisurely paddle back to their vehicles … so there is never a need to wait for return shuttles. Pack a lunch and spend a day with friends and family. Swim, splash, relax, and disconnect from everything. Dog Friendly!

Equipment Rental Fees - Single-day

Rates include a life jacket, map, and paddles
Please note our cancellation policy

Weekend (Sat,Sun) Midweek
Canoes $50 $40
Kayak $40 $30
Double Kayak $60 $50

Equipment Rental Fees - Multi-day

Rates include a life jacket, map, and paddles
Please note our cancellation policy

2 days 3 days 4 days
Canoes $60 $90 $120
Single Kayak $50 $75 $90
Double Kayak $80 $110 $140

Shuttle Service Fees

Any day 5 Mile Trip 7 Mile Trip
Single Kayaks $8 $10
Double Kayaks $16 $16 $20
Canoes $16 2 People in a Canoe: Each additional person $8 $16 $20
Dog Shuttle Fee $10 Donated To Humane Society
Private Canoe/Kayak Call
Delivery service to area lakes $20
Private Shuttles available May, June, September Call For Availability

Free Midweek Canoe & Kayak Shuttle For 8:30am Trips!

Saco Canoe Rental Company operates fourteen, 15-passenger vans to get you on the river in a timely manner.
Best of all, your 5-mile or 7.8-mile canoe/kayak trip end at your car!


Private canoe/kayak shuttle service available Sunday-Friday. 


Please note our cancellation policy

Canoe And Kayak Paddling Trips

Family Kayak Package / 5-Mile Paddle

This 5-mile adventure includes shuttle service and is perfect for families!

Monday-Friday

  • Four single kayaks (including shuttle) $120
  • 2 Adults and 2 Kids (age 17 and under)
  • Each additional person $30
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Saturday-Sunday

  • Four single kayaks (including shuttle) $160
  • 2 Adults and 2 Kids (age 17 and under)
  • Each additional person $40
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5-mile Adventure / 2-4 Hour Paddle

This 5-mile adventure is great for first time paddlers and families. This trip begins from our private 15-acre beach and features sandy beaches, rope swings and lots of scenic mountain views.

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7.8-mile Adventure / 3-5 Hour Paddle

Great trip for individuals who want to spend the entire day on the river. Trip starts in North Conway at the base of Cathedral Ledge. Trip features a few small riffles, sandy beaches, rope swings and mountain views. Great Fly Fishing too!

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9.2-mile Adventure / 4-6 Hour Paddle

This trip is for people who have previous kayak experience. Guaranteed to get wet! This section features four short section of class I rapids. Most exciting section of the Saco. Trip only offered in single kayaks when river gauge reads 350 cfs to 1000 cfs.

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Fall Paddle / 4-mile / 2-3 Hours

This paddle start’s at our private 15-acre beach in North Conway and you will paddle back to the Beach Camping Area.



Along the way you will find lots of sand bars for a swim or lunch. Good foliage and possible bald eagle sightings!
$40 canoe, $30 Single Kayak, $50 Double Kayak includes: Equipment and shuttle.

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Conway Lake Paddling

We will meet you there with all the equipment and you can stay out on the lake as long as you wish. Call for more info. 


  • Single Kayaks
  • Double Kayaks
  • Canoes 
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River Essentials
Your very own water shoes $15
Dry Bags for Sale $10+

Disclaimer

The Saco River is not an Amusement Park. There are no lifeguards on duty and natural hazards exist. Saco Canoe Rental Company does not maintain any rope swings along the river. Many have been there for years. They are maintained by local kids and are inherently dangerous.

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