There are numerous day trips in the area. Here we have selected some of the more popular trips and packaged them with the necessary transportation to offer a discounted per person trip price. For other day trip options, check our day trip options under the Route Planning tab or call or email for more information. We also have a free route planning area in our store with knowledgeable staff who are eager to help.
All reservation deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. If circumstances beyond our control cause us to cancel any reservation (extremely rare!), we will promptly refund your deposit in full.
Self-Guided Day Trip Packages
These package prices include the canoe, accessories, and the transportation. The prices are per person.
Shuttle Only
If you have your own boat, we can provide just the transportation between any of these launch points.
Reserve with payment in advance.
Day Trips in Saranac Lake Area
The following trips: Rental cost is per person and includes transportation. Deduct 10% for parties of six or more. Children 12 or younger riding in center of canoes with two adults are half price. Customers must leave our base by 12:30pm for Trip 2, Trip 3, and Trip 5. Customer must leave our base by 2:30pm for Trip 1 and Trip 4. This changes based on available drivers and store hours. The minimum number for these trips is 2 and the maximum is 20. Anyone paddling on the Saranac River (Trip 1 & 2) must have experience paddling in moving water and be confident in up to class I rapids. We do not allow our Kevlar canoes on the Saranac River.
| Time |
Tandem Canoe/Kayak |
One Solo Kayak | 2 or more Solo Kayaks | |
| Trip 1: Base to Moose Pond Footbridge & Trail | 2 to 3 hrs | $65 | $120 | $85 |
| Trip 2: Base to Head of Permanent Rapids | 4 to 5 hrs | $70 | $125 | $90 |
| Trip 3: State Bridge to Base | 3 to 4 hrs | $65 | $120 | $85 |
| Trip 4: State Bridge to Ampersand Bay | 2 to 3 hrs | $78 | $145 | $96 |
| Trip 5: Middle to Lower Saranac Lake | 4 to 5 hrs | $95 | $175 | $115 |
All rates are subject to change without notice.
If you are going overnight - most of the areas around our location provide free campsites.
The exceptions include State Campgrounds where a fee is charged. These campgrounds include, but are not limited to, Rollins Pond Public Campground, Fish Creek Ponds Public Campground, and Saranac Lake Islands Public Campground.
Saranac Lake Islands Campground, is boat only access & includes 2 lakes: Middle & Lower Saranac Lakes.
Reservations for State campground may be made at 1-800-456-CAMP or online at http://www.reserveamerica.com, and go to NY State and then the campground name.
Note: If you are paddling downstream from the Permanent Rapids (top) access point to Franklin Falls Pond you should be confident in Class II+/III Rapids and be appropriately equipped. Additionally, we do not rent our canoes for use on Permanent Rapids.
