Row, Row Along the Hudson River With These Kayaking Adventures

Reconnect with nature and explore the great outdoors with a kayak tour along the Hudson Valley’s waterways.

The sun is shining, the weather is perfect, and the day is open. Instead of lounging around at home, lean into adventure and rent a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard from one of these businesses. Many offer guided tours and special itineraries to make local explorations easier than ever.

Ready to head outdoors? Rent a boat or book a tour for an afternoon of rowing, bird watching, exploring, or simply relaxing on the water in the Hudson Valley.

Hudson River Expeditions

Hudson River from Beacon, Cold Spring, Peekskill

 
 
 
 
 
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Season: May–October
Boats available: single and tandem kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards
Perks: guided tours of Cold Spring waterfalls, Bannerman Island, and Esopus Meadows Lighthouse

Hudson River Recreation

Croton River, Rye Beach, Croton Point Park, and Tarrytown Lake

 
 
 
 
 
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Season: May–November
Boats available: single and tandem kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards
Perks: guided sunset and kayaking waterway tours, hobie pedalboard tour on Hudson River or Long Island Sound

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Lake Taghkanic State Park

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Season: May–October
Boats available: single kayaks, rowboat, paddleboat
Perks: picnic spots, swimming beaches, trails, camping

New Paltz Kayaking

Wallkill River, New Paltz

 
 
 
 
 
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Season: April–October
Boats available: single and tandem kayaks, canoes
Perks: picnic area, birding and fishing opportunities

Saugerties Marina

Esopus Creek, Hudson River

 
 
 
 
 
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Season: March–October
Boats available: single and tandem kayaks, pontoon peddle boats, canoes, stand-up paddleboards
Perks: waterfall views, add-on boat tours of the Saugerties Light House

Screaming Eagle Outdoor Adventures

Hudson River from Athens and Catskill

 
 
 
 
 
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Season: May–October, Catskill location opens in July
Boats available: single and tandem kayaks
Perks: guided sunrise and sunset tours, Hudson-Athens Lighthouse views

Storm King Adventure Tours

Hudson River and Orange County creeks, Cornwall-on-Hudson

 
 
 
 
 
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Season: May–October
Boats available: single and tandem kayaks
Perks: guided tours of Bannerman Island, Moodna Marsh, Little Stony Point, and Fishkill Creek, private tours, kids program

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