Kayaking · Kentucky
Kayaking in Kentucky
5 outfitters across Kentucky. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Mapped river miles
13,460 mi
1,038 named reaches
Rated 4.5+ on Google
5 of 5
Cities
4
Most in Pine Ridge (2)
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 Kentucky.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Luma Clear Kayak Sales | Pine Ridge | 4.989 Google reviews |
| Kayaking The Midway | Midway | 4.935 Google reviews |
| Crystal Kayak Tours | Pine Ridge | 4.793 Google reviews |
| Lake Kayak Rentals in the Gorge | Slade | 4.5260 Google reviews |
| Green River Canoeing and Kayaking | Park City | 4.590 Google reviews |
Operators
Kayaking operators
Loads the full map of every listing on this page. We leave it off by default so the page opens fast on mobile data.
Rivers
Rivers and streams to paddle in Kentucky
- Named rivers and streams mapped in Kentucky
- 13,460 mi
- River reaches
- 1,038
- Reaches with a USGS flow gauge
- 185
Rivers with the most mapped miles
- Ohio River726 mi
- Cumberland River385 mi
- Green River315 mi
- Licking River297 mi
- Kentucky River258 mi
Source: USGS National Hydrography Dataset. Miles count the named river reaches on our map, not every river in the state.
Flow gauges: U.S. Geological Survey. Flood stages and forecasts: NOAA National Weather Service.
Resources
More to explore in Kayaking
Hand-picked videos and free guides from the community to help you plan your next trip.
Videos worth watching
Hand-picked clips, sorted by what you do.
Kayaking | How to Paddle a Kayak || REI
REI
Kayaking | How to Get in Your Kayak || REI
REI
Kayaking on Lakes – Everything You Need to Know
PaddleTV
Kayaking on Rivers | Paddling for Beginners
PaddleTV
Top 10 Kayaking Tips to Level Up Your Paddling
PaddleTV
How to Train for Kayaking || REI
REI
Guides worth reading
Trip briefs, prep checklists, and how-tos. Free to read.
Free tools
