ELK RIVER CANOE RENTAL, LLC.

Hours of Operation

Apr 18 thru May 10 Mon - Fri - CLOSED Sat - Sun 9 am - 5 pm Open Fri - Apr 18th Drop Offs: 9 am to Noon Last Pick Up: 5 pm May 11 thru Sep 1 Mon - Tue- CLOSED Open Mon - May 26th Open Mon - Jul 7th Open Tue - Jul 8th Open Mon Sep 1st Wed - Fri 9 am - 5 pm Drop Off: 9 am to Noon Last Pick Up: 5 pm Sat - 8 am - 6 pm Drop off: 8 am - 1 pm Last Pick up: 6 pm Sun - 9 am - 5 pm Drop off: 9 am - Noon Last Pick up: 5 pm September 2 thru October 11 Mon -Wed - CLOSED Thu - Sun 9 am - 5 pm Dr0p Off: 9 am t0 N00n Last Pick Up: 5 pm
We are located on the Elk River at river marker 110, 23 miles downstream from Tims Ford Dam and 21 miles upstream from Fayetteeville TN. We have just about any length of trip that you desire, ranging from 2 1/2 miles to 44 miles. See Below. All rental prices include Paddles, PFD's, Transportation, and 9.5% TN sales tax. Middle riders in canoes ride for $10..00, Middle riders 12 and under ride free. If you have your own canoe/kayak, and you need a shuttle, prices include taxes and transportation only. You MUST provide your own PFD's and Paddles. If you use our location for dropping in and/or taking out your boats, and you furnish your own transportation, there is a $10.00 fee per boat and $5.00 fee for parking per vehicle. Strictly enforced. Check in with the office before proceeding to the drop off site.
Last drop off Weekdays - noon Weekends - Sat - 1:00 pm Sun - noon Last pick up Weekdays - 5:00 pm Weekends - Sat - 6:00 pm Sun - 5:00 pm (unless otherwise noted below)*
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED for rentals, shuttles, and camping. Call: 1-931-937-6886
Shiloh Bridge to BaseLength of trip is 2 .5 miles Paddle Time is 1 .5 to 3 hoursVan Ride to Shiloh approx 10 mins Canoe Rate - $60.00Kayak Rate - $40.00 Tandem - $60.00Your own boats: Single Kayak - $20.00 Tandem - $30.00 Canoe - $30.00
Base to Dickey BridgeLength of trip is 4.5 milesPaddle Time is 3 to 5 hoursVan Ride from Dickey approx 15 minsCanoe Rate - $60.00Kayak Rate - $40.00 Tandem - $60.00Your own boats: Single Kayak - $20.00 Tandem - $30.00 Canoe - $30.00
Shiloh Bridge to Dickey BridgeLength of trip is 7 milesPaddle Time is 4 to 5 hoursVan Ride to Shiloh approx 10 minsVan Ride from Dickey approx 15 minsCanoe Rate - $60.00Kayak Rate - $45.00 Tandem - $60.00Your own boat: Single Kayak - $30.00 Tandem - $40.00 Canoe - $40.00
Old Dam Ford to BaseLength of trip is 9 milesPaddle Time is 4.5 to 6 hoursVan Ride to Old Dam approx 30 minCanoe Rate - $70.00 *Add $10.00 for OvernightKayak Rate - $50.00 *Add $10.00 for Overnight Tandem - $70.00 *Add $10.00 for OvernightYour own boat: Single Kayak - $30.00 Tandem - $40.00 Canoe - $40.00 Last Drop Off - 10:30 AM*
Farris Creek to BaseLength of trip is 14.5 milesPaddle Time is 1 day OVERNIGHT*Van Ride to Farris approx 35 minsCanoe Rate - $80.00Kayak Rate - $60.00 Tandem - $80.00Your own boat: Single Kayak - $50.00 Tandem - $60.00 Canoe - $60.00 Last Drop Off - 2:00 PM *
Base to Stone BridgeLength of trip is 21 milesPaddle Time is 2 days OVERNIGHT*Van Ride from Stone Bridge 30 minsCanoe Rate - $80.00Kayak Rate - $60.00 Tandem - $80.00Your own boat: Single Kayak -$60.00 Tandem - $70.00 Canoe - $70.00 Last Drop Off - 2:00 PM*
Tims Ford Dam to BaseLength of trip is 23 milesPaddle Time is 2 days OVERNIGHT*Van Ride to Dam approx 40 minsCanoe Rate - $80.00Kayak Rate - $60.00 Tandem - $80.00Your own boat: Single Kayak -$60.00 Tandem - $70.00 Canoe - $70.00 Last Drop Off - 2:00 PM*
Tims Ford Dam to Stone BridgeLength of trip is 44 milesPaddle Time is 2 - 4 days OVERNIGHT*Canoe Rate - $100.00Kayak Rate - $80.00 Tandem - $100.00Your own boat: Single Kayak - $70.00 Tandem - $90.00 Canoe - $90.00 Last Drop Off - 2:00 PM* *Last drop off Weekdays - noon Weekends - Sat - 1:00 pm Sun - noon*Last pick up Weekdays - 5:00 pm Weekends - Sat - 6:00 pm Sun - 5:00 pm
(unless otherwise noted above)* * OVERNIGHT TRIPS MUST BEGIN ON A WEEKDAY. CALL FOR RESERVATIONS: 1-931-937-6886
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