Canoe Rentals in Jackson Hole

Canoes excel at carrying multiple people who can see and talk to each other, hauling significant gear for camping or day trips, providing stable platforms for fishing or photography, accommodating children in the middle with adults controlling, and offering the classic, social paddling experience. Two adults in a canoe can easily carry a cooler, camping gear, and kids – try that in kayaks! Choose canoes for family togetherness, gear capacity, and traditional paddling.

With proper technique, not hard at all – but it does require learning the J-stroke or other correction strokes. We provide instruction on fundamental strokes with every rental, including the techniques that keep canoes tracking straight. Tandem paddling requires some communication between bow and stern paddlers. Most renters paddle competently within 30-60 minutes of practice. Longer, narrower canoes track straighter than short, wide ones.

Absolutely! We have canoes appropriate for solo use and can recommend techniques for paddling tandem canoes solo (sitting backward from the center seat or kneeling). Solo paddling offers wonderful freedom and challenge but requires more skill than tandem. Ultralight canoes work especially well for solo paddlers since weight becomes more significant when managing the boat alone.

Every rental includes the canoe, quality paddles for all paddlers (matched to your heights), properly-fitted PFDs, roof rack systems, tie-down straps, portage yoke or carrying pads, basic paddling instruction, and expert advice on routes. We can add seats, kneeling pads, dry bags, and other accessories as needed. Everything required for safe, enjoyable paddling.

Slide Lake offers excellent canoeing with good wildlife viewing and manageable conditions. Snake River’s gentler sections (Wilson to South Park, South Park to Astoria) are perfect for canoes. For overnight adventures, our Jackson Lake expeditions provide spectacular Teton scenery with exclusive backcountry campsites. We’ll recommend specific destinations based on your experience, group composition, and what you hope to see.

Yes! Multi-day rentals receive attractive discounts, and weekly rates offer the best value. This makes canoes especially economical for camping trips and extended stays in Jackson Hole. Weekend packages (Friday pickup, Monday return) are popular. Contact us at (307) 733-2471 or check our website for current rental rates and multi-day pricing.