Walk-up Kayak & Paddle Board Rentals

  • Kayak the Mill River in East Rock Park

    Short video of the Mill River

    Click HERE for hours

    Click HERE for Google Map Location

    Click HERE for Mill River Safety & Usage Guidelines

  • Kayak & Paddle Board Lake Wintergreen in West Rock

    Short video of Lake Wintergreen

    Ages 14 & over only; youth participants must be accompanied by an adult in a 1 to 1 ratio.

    Click HERE for hours; Click HERE for Google Map Location; Click HERE for Paddle Board Safety & Usage Guidelines

Get a head start on kayaking by completing our online waiver HERE.

Or complete your paddle boarding waiver HERE.

Mill River - Open for walk-ups Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays (Mon-Fri special deliveries are available by appointment only, additional fees apply; minimum 3 kayaks for two hours at $22.50 per hour

Lake Wintergreen - Open for walk-ups Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, as staffing and weather permits

Pricing for Kayak Rentals, Paddle Board Rentals & Guiding

  • Orange Street Canoe Launch, Walk-Up Kayak Rentals; Mill River

    • No Cash; cards only

    • $20/person/hour; $10 for a 2nd hour

    • Youth (u18) $15/first hour; $10/second hour

    • Tandem Kayak; $35 & $17.50

    • Family of three (3) - $45/hour; $22.50/2nd hour (at least 1 youth required)

    • Family of four (4) - $50/hour; $25/2nd hour (at least 2 youth required)

    • Family of five (5) - $60/hour, $30/2nd hour (at least 2 youth required

    • Youth aged 16-17 must have a parent or guardian present to sign a waiver, AND youth ages 6-15 must be accompanied on the water by an adult

  • Lake Wintergreen, Paddleboard Rentals

    • No Cash; cards only

    • $25/person/hour

    • Students $20/hour

    • All youth participants (under 18) must be accompanied on the water by an adult in a 1 to 1 ratio

  • Guided Kayak Tours in New Haven

    Private guided tours (and self-guided tours) can take you to places you won’t believe exist on New Haven waterbodies.

    The Quinnipiac River is a remarkable paddling venue and home to extensive wildlife.

    Click HERE to learn more about the different private guided tours available.

    To book a private outing for a birthday, an organization or just a group of friends, please email: kingfishernewhaven@gmail.com