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
Lake Taghkanic State Park
Ancram
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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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