Canoeing · Kentucky
Canoeing in Kentucky
4 outfitters across Kentucky. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Named lakes and reservoirs
505
Rated 4.5+ on Google
4 of 4
Cities
4
Best season
Apr to Nov
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 4 outfitters listed in Kentucky.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Drakes Creek Canoe | Alvaton | 5.031 Google reviews |
| Canoe Kentucky | Frankfort | 4.8465 Google reviews |
| Thaxton’s Canoe Trails and Paddlers’ Inn | Butler | 4.7160 Google reviews |
| Green River Canoeing and Kayaking | Park City | 4.590 Google reviews |
Operators
Canoeing operators
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Lakes
Lakes to canoe in Kentucky
- Named lakes in Kentucky
- 229
- Reservoirs
- 276
Largest by area
- Lake Barkley49,741 acres
- Lake Cumberland38,795 acres
- Green River Lake8,173 acres
- Laurel River Lake5,730 acres
- Lake Beshear784 acres
Source: USGS Geographic Names Information System.
Resources
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Golden Rules of Canoeing | How to Stay Safe on the Water
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How to Paddle a Canoe
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