207-244-5854

Paddle on a pond in Maine

Rates and hours

  • No experience necessary
  • We offer excellent free instruction at all levels on all equipment.
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  • Call now to reserve your canoe or kayak
    207-244-5854,
    RESERVE ONLINE HERE,
    or email us with any questions.
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  • 24-hour rental is same as all-day.
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  • In consideration of other vacationers who have reserved equipment and to avoid late charges, please return your equipment on time.
  • Late Charges
    ARE $10 PER HALF HOUR LATE.
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  • Delivery of rented kayaks or canoes is available for weekly rentals on Saturday mornings only, with advanced reservations.
  • Delivery Charges
    are $20 for the first boat, $10 for each additional boat.


    Reservations highly recommended. Call 207-244-5854 or RESERVE ONLINE HERE.

  • What’s included
  • Our rates include paddles, U.S.C.G. approved life jackets, map and instructions. Car top carriers are included in rates for full day and weekly rentals. National Park Canoe & Kayak Rentals has top-quality Old Town canoes and kayaks and Riot kayaks. These boats are safe, stable and fun for all ages. And as always your pets are welcome.

  • May–October
  • Early bird
  • 8–11am
  • Canoe ($32) • Tandem Kayak ($36) • Solo Kayak ($32) • Paddleboard ($32)
  • Daytime
  • 11am–2pm, 2–5pm
  • Canoe
  • 3 hours ($38) • 6 hours ($48) • All Day ($62) • Weekly ($180)
  • Tandem Kayak (2-person Kayak)
  • 3 hours ($42) • 6 hours ($54) • All Day ($70) • Weekly ($240)
  • Solo Kayak (1-person Kayak)
  • 3 hours ($36) • 6 hours ($48) • All Day ($58) • Weekly ($175)
  • Paddleboard
  • 3 hours ($39) • 6 hours ($50) • All Day ($62) • Weekly ($265)
  • Sunset
  • 5pm to sunset (approximately 3 hours of paddling time) $22 per person

  • Prices subject to change.

207-244-5854 | 145 Pretty Marsh Road (off route 102) • Mount Desert, Maine