Kayaking · New York
Kayaking in New York
6 outfitters across New York. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Mapped river miles
12,205 mi
909 named reaches
Rated 4.5+ on Google
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Cities
6
Best season
May to Oct
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 6 outfitters listed in New York.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| JK KAYAK & SUP | Cold Spring Harbor | 5.0194 Google reviews |
| Manhattan Kayak | New York | 4.9621 Google reviews |
| Stony Brook Harbor Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals | Stony Brook | 4.9215 Google reviews |
| Canoe & Kayak Rentals and Sales : Portlandville | Portlandville | 4.9174 Google reviews |
| New Paltz Kayaking | New Paltz | 4.9114 Google reviews |
| Riverbay Boat & Kayak Rentals | Chippewa Bay | 4.735 Google reviews |
Operators
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Rivers
Rivers and streams to paddle in New York
- Named rivers and streams mapped in New York
- 12,205 mi
- River reaches
- 909
- Reaches with a USGS flow gauge
- 257
Rivers with the most mapped miles
- Hudson River269 mi
- Delaware River262 mi
- Susquehanna River209 mi
- Genesee River157 mi
- Indian River153 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.
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