Hours of Operation

Late-Season Hours

Thursday: 11 AM–4 PM
Friday: 11 AM–7 PM
Saturday: 11 AM–7 PM
Sunday: 11 AM–4 PM

Monday–Wednesday: No Walk-Up Rentals — No Staff On Site

Advance reservations are available throughout the week and must be made by 3 PM the day before for Mon-Wed pick-up.

For reservations made on unstaffed days, we will prepare your rental for locker pickup and send you the locker number and combination after we receive your waivers and set up your reservation. No staff will be on site, so please have your pickup information with you before arriving.

Self-Checkout Lockers: Available 4 AM–10 PM for convenient early-morning, after-hours, and unstaffed-day rentals.

Rental Prices

All rentals are self-guided. Guests are responsible for route choice, conditions, and turnaround time.

🚣 Canoes & Two-Person Kayaks

$15 / hour (2-hour minimum)
$45 / day
$55 / night
Overnight extension to 7:00 PM: +$25

🛶 Single Kayaks, Stand-Up Paddleboards & Fishing Package

$10 / hour (2-hour minimum)
$35 / day
$45 / night
Overnight extension to 7:00 PM: +$20

🧒 Youth Kayaks

$4 / hour (2-hour minimum)
$15 / day
$25 / night

🎒 Add-Ons

Dry Bags: $5 / day
Bear Spray: $10 / day

Discounts

Military & First Responders:
10% off your reservation
Use promo code USA2026 (valid ID required at pickup)

Willow Wednesdays:
Willow or Houston residents receive 50% off 1-day or 1-night rentals every Wednesday
Online reservation required at least 24 hours in advance
Promo code: WILLOW

Group Rates

Discounted rates are available for scout troops, youth groups, school programs, and outdoor clubs.

Minimum 5 boats required.

Canoes (per boat)

🚣 $35 – Day Rental (11 AM – 7 PM)
🚣 $45 – Overnight (return by 11 AM)
🚣 $70 – Overnight (return by 7 PM)

Kayaks, Paddleboards, Fishing gear (per boat or fishing package)

🛶 $25 – Day Rental (11 AM – 7 PM)
🛶 $35 – Overnight (return by 11 AM)
🛶 $60 – Overnight (return by 7 PM)

Life jackets and paddles are included with every rental.
Groups paddle at their own pace on self-guided trips.

Advance reservations are recommended for scout troops, school programs, and youth groups.

Rental Time Definitions

One-Day Rental

Pickup window: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Rental ends: 7:00 PM same day
Includes paddles and U.S. Coast Guard–approved life jackets

Overnight Rental

Pickup window: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Rental ends: 11:00 AM the following day, unless extended during booking
Includes paddles and U.S. Coast Guard–approved life jackets

Hourly Rentals

2-hour minimum required
Hourly start times every 30 minutes between 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

🌙 Fish the Midnight Sun

Self-guided, walk-up only option

Pickup: Last hour that we are open
Return: 11:00 AM the following day
Subject to availability

Fishing Package

Includes:

Fishing pole
Landing net
Lures
Hook remover

Fishing license not included.

Rental Conditions

Renter must present a valid driver’s license at pickup
All equipment must be inspected prior to departure
Any existing damage must be reported before leaving (photo required)
Failure to report damage or missing items prior to departure may result in additional charges

All rentals are self-guided. Tippecanoe staff do not accompany guests on the water.

Payment Methods

Cancellation Policy

8+ days before rental: Full refund
7 days before rental: 50% refund
48 hours or less: Non-refundable
No-shows, early returns, or late pickups are non-refundable.
Reservations may be rescheduled 48+ hours before the rental start time.

Additional Charges

Late canoe return: $45•
Late kayak return: $35
Excessive cleaning required: $25
Damaged or missing boat: $300
Damaged fishing pole: $50
Damaged kids' fishing pole: $20
Missing fishing lure: $3
Missing lock: $25
Missing key: $5
Abandoned equipment: $50
Damaged or missing life jacket: $20
Damaged heavy kayak paddle: $75–$100 (depending on paddle)
Damaged canoe paddle: $45
Damaged or missing dry bag, thermacell, or other: replacement cost
Discharged/tampered bear spray: replacement cost