Canoeing · Alabama
Canoeing in Alabama
4 outfitters across Alabama. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Named lakes and reservoirs
2,610
Rated 4.5+ on Google
2 of 4
Cities
4
Best season
Oct to May
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across the 3 of 4 outfitters in Alabama with 10 or more Google reviews.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| North Alabama Canoe and Kayak | Brownsboro | 4.7298 Google reviews |
| Styx River Tube & Canoe Rental | Robertsdale | 4.6341 Google reviews |
| Limestone Park Canoe Rental | Brierfield | 4.280 Google reviews |
Operators
Canoeing operators
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Lakes
Lakes to canoe in Alabama
- Named lakes in Alabama
- 497
- Reservoirs
- 2,113
Largest by area
- Guntersville Lake65,603 acres
- Walter F George Reservoir34,919 acres
- Pickwick Lake34,470 acres
- Big Creek Lake3,309 acres
- Little Lagoon2,534 acres
Source: USGS Geographic Names Information System.
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Resources
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Guides worth reading
Trip briefs, prep checklists, and how-tos. Free to read.
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