Kentucky Canoeing, Rafting & Kayaking

The seemingly never-ending waterways of Kentucky provide the choice between rippling streams, calm lakes, or whitewater rivers, so visitors can embark on anything from Kentucky rafting adventures to good old-fashioned Kentucky canoeing trips to kayaking. Kentucky is overflowing with opportunities for recreational and serious paddlers alike, thanks to ample public access to our rivers and streams.

Nine of Kentucky's rivers are designated as Kentucky Wild Rivers, which protect their right-of-ways from construction, mining, or any other man-made intrusions. The Wild River corridors comprise a total of 114 miles of water and over 26,000 acres of land.

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has started highlighting popular blue water trails throughout the state. Click here to learn more.

Explore the listings below to find marinas and more for canoeing, rafting & kayaking in Kentucky!

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Old Kuttawa Recreation Area Kuttawa, KY Campground with 2 group sites, boat launch ramp, near public marina, .5 mile Anderson Woodland Trail located on Recreation area,

Paddle in the Park Canoe Kentucky Frankfort, KY Offered on weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day, trips depart from Riverview Park located across from the Capital Plaza in downtown Frankfort, rentals by the hour so length...

Paintsville Lake State Park Staffordsville, KY Fishing is available for a wide variety of species, 1,140 acre lake, boating, water sports, 32 developed and 10 primitive sites, RV sites, horseback riding available on one of...

Panbowl Lake Jackson, KY 75 acre lake, fishing good for bass & panfish, boat ramp, canoeing, trail surrounding part of shoreline

Peninsula Marina Glasgow, KY Full service marina, pontoon rentals, deck boat rentals, slip rentals, boat launch ramp

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park Dawson Springs, KY Lodge, 13 Cottages, 68 site campground, canoe/rowboat rentals, fishing for variety of species, large motored boats allowed on nearby Beshear Lake

Red Orchard Park Shelbyville, KY 131 acres, 3.8 miles of trails, open to hikers and seasonally open to equestrians, park open from 8:00 AM to dusk

Red River Adventure Stanton, KY Canoe & Kayak Outfitter located in Red River Gorge, guided & unguided shuttle services, retail boat sales, rental cabin, camping,

Red River Gorge Zipline Tours Campton, KY 5 line canopy zip-line tours, Off Road Tours, canoe rentals, lodge and cabin rentals, fishing available on property

Red River Outdoors Slade, KY Guided climbing, rappelling, canoe trips in the red river gorge, multiple paintball fields, cabins, easy access to popular trails throughout Red River Gorge and Natural Bridge...