Canoe, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard rentals

There is nothing like being out in one of Minnesota's 10,000 lakes with a paddle in your hand. If you don't own your own equipment, there are still plenty of low-cost ways to get out on the water and see the beauty of Minnesota state parks from beyond the shoreline! Take your family out in a canoe, rent stand-up paddleboards with your friends, or enjoy some solitary time in a kayak.

Before you go:

• Not finding what you're looking for? Try this list of local canoe and kayak outfitters.
• Rental availability at state parks is seasonal - check with the park before you leave home.
• Safety first! Read these tips before you go out on the water!
• New to paddling? Register for a family-friendly I Can Paddle! program to learn the basics - no experience or equipment required.
• Interested in paddling outside of a state park? Use LakeFinder to find other nearby lakes or check the map of state water trails.
• Make a weekend of it! Rent a campsite or cabin and get the full experience.

Purchase a vehicle permit todayand get a year of unlimited visits to all of Minnesota's state parks and recreation areas.

* Private concessionaires may set their own prices.