The Lower Salt River is open for paddling year-round, but we do update our hours in the winter.
See the bottom of this page for our updated hours.
LOWER SALT RENTALS And Sales
Shop Paddle Boards
Rentals
Click On The Links Below For Rental Information And Pricing
Starting at $40 for the day!
Starting at $35 for the day!
Starting at $400 for the day!
We recommend booking online or calling prior to your arrival as walk-in hours vary during the winter .
Returns: Before 7 p.m. or 7 - 9 a.m. the following day.
Night Before Pick-Up is an option that allows you to get on the river as early as possible the following morning for an extra $5/board or kayak.
We also have options for two day, three day, and week long rentals.
Paddle like a Local With these easy Steps
1 / Choose Your Equipment
We have many options to fit every customer's needs! Not sure what to choose? Don’t sweat it. Give us a call and we can walk you through your options.
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Classic Paddleboards (Inflatable)
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Large Paddleboards (Inflatable)
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Single Kayaks (Hard-shell and Inflatable)
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Tandem Kayaks (Hard-shell and Inflatable)
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Premium BOTE River Tubes ( Inflatable)
2 / Pick Your Day, Time, and Reservation Type
We are primarily reservation based and can be available for pick-ups and drop-offs from 7am-7pm, 7 days a week( Winter hours vary see bottom of page). Pick the day and time you’d like to pick up and how long you would like your equipment for.
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One Day: Returns are due back the same day by 7pm or the next morning between 7-9am.
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Night Before Pick-Up: Pick up your equipment the evening before you want to be out on the water and keep it for the whole next day. Returns due by 7pm the next day or 7-9am the following day. This allows you to be out on the water as early as possible in the morning.
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Two Day, Three Day, Week Long Rentals
3 / Check for Add-Ons
Let us know if you need a tonto pass, a seat on your paddleboard, a waterproof speaker, sunscreen, etc. Feel free to check in with us and ask for additional add-ons!
4 / Pick-Up Your Gear
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Pull up to our shop and head into our front office. We’ll be here to walk you through our closest paddle spots - the Salt River, Lake Saguaro, Canyon Lake, etc. We’ll give you maps with personalized recommendations and make sure you’re comfortable with where you’re going. We will also give you recommendations on the right rental gear for you and teach you how to use the gear if needed!
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We will head out to your vehicle and help you get loaded up! There’s no need to have a truck or a roof rack, as we use a universal block and strap system to securely place gear on the roof of your vehicle. If you have a convertible or would like the gear deflated for any other reason, we have inflatable kayaks and paddleboards that roll up and fit in bags!
5 / Have a Blast!
Enjoy the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Check out our Places to Explore page, the Trip Checklist and FAQ pages to help plan your trip.
6/ Return Your Gear
Load your car back up (you can always choose to deflate gear to return it) and head back to the shop. We’ll be here to meet you or will give you instructions for self-returns. Returns are due by 7pm or the next morning from 7-9am.
The Shuttle Dilemma
Do you offer shuttles? Do I have to have two cars to float the Salt River?
We are not able to provide shuttles due to forest service restrictions, but don’t panic! The easiest way to float the river is by staging two vehicles and shuttling yourself. However, as long as you have one vehicle, we have solutions to get you back out of the water. To float the Lower Salt River with one vehicle, we personally use rideshare or the tubing shuttle busses to return to our vehicles, so we can attest that they are reliable options! Don’t want to bother with shuttling? The lakes are a perfect choice then.
I don't have a truck or a roof rack. Can I still transport equipment?
While you do have to transport the equipment to your destination yourself, there’s no need to have a truck or a roof rack system on your vehicle. We safely put equipment on all kinds of vehicles. For cars, we use thick foam blocks on the roof to protect your vehicle and strap up through the door frames to keep everything nice and secure. The equipment never touches your car and it’s perfectly safe for rental cars as well. If you have a truck, loading equipment is a breeze. We just ask that you have your bed (mostly) empty. We have plenty of straps to secure the equipment back there. Have a convertible or are uncomfortable putting the equipment on the roof for some other reason? We have both inflatable kayaks and paddleboards for you. They roll up neatly and fit in a bag with your other rental gear. A hand pump is free with your rental equipment upon request and an electric car air pump
Truck Beds, Roof Racks, Rental Cars, Oh My!
Why Book With Us
Pick up location is minutes from the Salt River and Saguaro Lake.
We don't make money off lost items and only charge for what the item costs to replace.
We'll set you up like you've done this before. We pride ourselves on taking our time with each of our guests to answer all questions and help you plan the perfect trip.
