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Sunrise Kayaking

Delaware Round Trip Rides

With these fun, casual rides, you paddle from our launch area in Delaware, Ohio through scenic sections of the Scioto River and the O'Shaughnessy Reservoir and then back to where you began. Reservations are 1.5 hours with 1 hour on the water or 2.5 hours with 2 hours on the water.​
Group paddling on the Scioto River
River area near The Point Park
Two kayakers paddling
Kayaker with paddle

How much is this ride? How long does it take?

  • 1 hour on the water rides: $35 for a single kayak, $45 for a double kayak ($23/person), or $55 for a triple kayak ($19/person) plus taxes and fees. Reservations are 1.5 hours.
  • 2 hours on the water rides: $60 for a single kayak, $70 for a double kayak ($35/person), or $80 for a triple kayak ($27/person) plus taxes and fees. Reservations are 2.5 hours.

Why are reservations 30 minutes longer than the time on the water?

When you arrive, we will help you set up your equipment and explain instructions. That process usually takes about 15min. Then we will give you a return time that is either one or two hours from when you start paddling. When you arrive back at our launch location, you will exit your kayak and return the equipment. The full reservation takes about 30 minutes longer than the time you will spend paddling on the water.

Do you recommend 1 hour or 2 hour rides?

  • 1 hour on the water rides: This option is best for beginner kayakers, families with small children, and kayakers with back/health issues that prevent them from sitting for more than an hour. With this option, riders can typically paddle about 2 miles around our put-in location. 
  • 2 hours on the water rides:  This option is best for more experienced kayakers, groups that want to take their time on the water, and/or groups that want to paddle farther. With this option, riders can typically paddle about 4 miles around our put-in location. 

What are the reservation options for this ride?

Standard Reservations: With our standard reservations you can book up to 12 kayaks. Our standard reservations are typically available on weekends, holidays, and occasional weekdays. We frequently add new standard reservation dates/times to our schedule. To stay informed, please check back on our website, subscribe to our email newsletter, or follow us on social media.

Book a 1 HOUR standard reservation
Book a 2 HOURS standard reservation

Custom Reservations: With our custom reservations you can book up to 30 kayaks. Custom reservations are available most days of the week from sunrise to sunset and include a $200 equipment transportation fee. Visit our group rides page to learn more about our scheduling options for large groups.

Book a 1 HOUR custom reservation
Book a 2 HOURS custom reservation

Where does this ride start and end? Where can we paddle?

This ride starts and ends at The Point Park in Bellepoint, Ohio.   Please follow our directions to the location. When you arrive, we will supply you with all of the equipment you will need. Then, you will be able to paddle north on the Scioto River and south on the O'Shaugnessy Reservoir. See the map for the area where you can paddle. When you are finished you will return back to Point Park (our put-in location).

Do you require advance reservations?

Yes, that way we can know you are coming and prepare equipment for you. It also allows us to notify you if we need to cancel your time slot due to weather/river conditions or for other reasons. Click a button above to make a reservation.

Important additional information

Please visit our Terms of Service and Questions and Answers pages for age and weight limits, return policies, and other important additional information.