Canoeing · Pennsylvania
Canoeing in Pennsylvania
5 outfitters across Pennsylvania. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Named lakes and reservoirs
1,824
Rated 4.5+ on Google
4 of 5
Cities
5
Best season
Apr to Nov
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 5 outfitters listed in Pennsylvania.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Take It Outdoors Adventures, Canoe & Kayak Rentals | Pottstown | 4.9111 Google reviews |
| Chamberlain Canoes | East Stroudsburg | 4.8404 Google reviews |
| Saltsburg Kayak & Canoe Outfitters | Saltsburg | 4.8111 Google reviews |
| Philadelphia Canoe Club | Philadelphia | 4.545 Google reviews |
| Kittatinny Canoes - Matamoras Base | Matamoras | 4.2546 Google reviews |
Operators
Canoeing operators
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Lakes
Lakes to canoe in Pennsylvania
- Named lakes in Pennsylvania
- 526
- Reservoirs
- 1,298
Largest by area
- Lake Wallenpaupack5,461 acres
- Foster Joseph Sayers Lake1,676 acres
- Blue Marsh Lake1,178 acres
- Beltzville Lake1,044 acres
- Ontelaunee Lake1,019 acres
Source: USGS Geographic Names Information System.
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Resources
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