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Discover Where to Canoe & Kayak in Lake George NY: A Paddler's Paradise

When you feel the need to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, there's no better escape than an adventure on the beautiful waters of Lake George. To paddle and glide across the area's waterways is the perfect way to reconnect with nature and see the surrounding mountains and landscapes from a whole new perspective.

Whether you're a beginner or a pro, the Lake George Region is overflowing with opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and stand up paddle boarding. Embark on your next paddling adventure today with these local rental companies and launch sites!

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Where To Kayak, Canoe & SUP Today in Lake George

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Rogers Memorial Park Beach
Bolton Landing, NY
Rogers Memorial Park Beach in Bolton Landing, NY is open to the public and features a picnic pavilion, grills, tennis courts, and more.
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Kayak Lake George
Lake George, NY
Kayak Lake George is open 10-5 Daily. Come dressed and ready to go with the following: Bathing suit, Sunscreen & Watershoes. Located in Lake George Village at 22 Lake Avenue.
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Veteran's Memorial Park Beach
Bolton Landing, NY
Veteran's Memorial Park Beach is just a half mile north of Rogers Memorial Park Beach on Lake George. The public recreation area features a beach, a park pavilion, picnic tables and grills, and more.
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Lake George Kayak Company
Bolton Landing, NY
Located in Bolton Landing, NY, the Lake George Kayak Company is your one stop shop for a fun and easy paddling trip. They operate a boathouse and paddleshop where you can rent or purchase a canoe, kayak, or Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP).
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Dockside Landing Marina
Hague, NY
Explore the most breathtaking part of Lake George at Dockside Landing Marina! The northern tip of Lake George offers the most majestic mountain views and calm waters. Contact us today to enjoy our new boat rentals, luxury condo, and marina amenities.
people whitewater rafting
Beaver Brook Outfitters
North Creek, NY
Beaver Brook Outfitters specializes in a variety of Adirondack adventures including whitewater rafting and wall tent camping. All trips leave from their North Creek base, about 40 minutes from Lake George. Come have the time of your life!
view of the Washington County Beach from the waters of Lake George
The Washington County Beach at Huletts Park
Huletts Landing, NY
The Washington County Beach is in Huletts Landing, NY on the eastern shore of Lake George. It features a picnic area with grills, a basketball court, a tennis court, a canoe and small boat dock, and more.
group of people whitewater rafting
Adirondack Adventures Whitewater Rafting
North River, NY
Adirondack Adventures is the choice for fun in the Adirondacks! Join us on an adventure down the Hudson River Gorge with the most experienced guides around. We also specialize in tubing and whitewater kayak instruction.
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Sacandaga Outdoor Center (SOC)
Hadley, NY
SOC has been providing Family Friendly Rafting Adventures for over 30 years and is consistently ranked the #1 Outdoor Activity in the area. Just minutes from Lake George and Saratoga. Experience the SOC DIFFERENCE and make some NEW MEMORIES!!!!!!!
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River Ridin'
Lake Luzerne, NY
If you're ready for a fun, water-filled adventure during your Lake George vacation, look no further than River Ridin'! They provide a number of ways to get out on the water with a pontoon boat rental, lazy river tubing, and more.
rogers rock campground
Rogers Rock Campground & Day Use Area
Hague, NY
Located on the quiet northern end of Lake George, this family campground offers swimming, biking, fishing, boating and hiking. Just 6 miles from Ticonderoga on the west shore of Lake George.
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Hearthstone Point Campground
Lake George, NY
Come camp at Hearthstone Point Campground, located on picturesque Lake George. This popular location offers a variety of diverse recreational opportunities as well as a day use area with grills and picnic tables.
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Adirondack Mountain and Stream Guide Service
Olmstedville, NY
Jamie Frasier of Adirondack Mountain and Stream Guide Service and his team have been guiding adventurous folk like you through the Adirondacks' mountains, lakes, rivers, and streams for over 25 years. Call ahead to book your tour!
Luzerne Public Beach
Lake Luzerne, NY
Luzerne Public Beach is now open for the 2020 season.
Wayside Beach
Lake Luzerne, NY
Wayside Beach is now open for the 2020 season.
Moreau Sandbar Beach
South Glens Falls, NY
Moreau Sandbar Beach is open from late June until August from 11:00am - 7:00pm.
View from the water of people swimming and relaxing at Hague Town Beach
Hague Town Beach Park
Hague, NY
The beach at Robert E. Henry Memorial Park is located on Route 9N, just south of the intersection with Route 8.
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Bolton Boat Rentals
Bolton Landing, NY
There is no better place to boat than Lake George, and no better way to do it than with one of our rental boats. We are your starting point for experiencing beautiful Lake George!
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F.R. Smith & Sons Marina
Bolton Landing, NY
F.R. Smith & Sons Marina is one of the premier boat dealers in Lake George. Enjoy our selection of power boats, pontoon boats, kayaks and canoes available for you to rent, as well as water taxis to the islands.
Glen Lake Canoe Kayak Launch sign
Glen Lake Canoe Launch
Queensbury, NY
The Glen Lake Canoe Launch is located off Exit 20 on I-87, just 1.3 miles from the Six Flags Great Escape intersection. Access from the launch is restricted to canoes and kayaks.
Northwest Bay/Clay Meadow
Bolton Landing, NY
Northwest Bay/Clay Meadow is located four miles north of Bolton Landing. There is no fee to launch your boat here, but only car top boats are allowed.
Horicon Boat Launch
Pottersville, NY
Horicon Boat Launch is located off Route 9 on County Road 62, just north of Pottersville. It is recognized as the largest public boat launch on Schroon Lake.
Luzerne State Campground at Fourth Lake
Lake Luzerne, NY
Luzerne Campground features a day-use beach, as well as a place to launch non-motorized boats.
Norowal Marina
Bolton Landing, NY
Norowal Marina is a public boat launch site on Lake George in Bolton Landing. There is a fee that varies based on the type of boat.
Dunham's Bay Marina
Lake George, NY
Dunham's Bay Marina offers a safe and convenient place to launch your boat on Lake George. They allow canoes, kayaks, jet skis, and motor boats that will fit under the bridge to launch from their site.
Waters' Edge Marina
Bolton Landing, NY
Located at Waters' Edge Cottages, Waters' Edge Marina specializes in a wide range of boating services. They offer U-drive boat rentals, launch space for your boat, and more.
Mossy Point Boat Launch
Ticonderoga, NY
The Mossy Point Boat Launch is located two miles south of Ticonderoga on Black Point Road. There is no fee, and it has an accessible hard launching surface.
Lake Avenue Park
Lake George, NY
Please note, access to the park is limited to local residents with permits. Lake Avenue Park features a small swimming area and a boat launch area for non-motorized boats, such as canoes and kayaks.
North Creek Rafting Company
North Creek, NY
North Creek Rafting Company is a rafting company offering daytrips, overnight trips, and inflatable kayaks. They primarily operate on the Upper Hudson River.
Huletts Landing Marina
Huletts Landing, NY
Huletts Landing Marina is here to help you prepare for your trip out on the waters of Lake George. They offer canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals, gas, a boat launch, groceries from their market, and more.
E-Z Marine and Storage Inc.
Brant Lake, NY
At E-Z Marine & Storage we don't just sell boats, we sell the whole boating experience! You will always get the highest quality products and service when dealing with us; customer service is our main objective. Boat Rentals: Pontoons and Bowriders

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