
Kayaking · Texas
Kayaking in Texas
21 outfitters across Texas. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Mapped river miles
48,807 mi
3,224 named reaches
Rated 4.5+ on Google
15 of 21
Cities
19
Most in Canyon Lake (2), Houston (2)
Best season
Oct to May
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across the 16 of 21 outfitters in Texas with 10 or more Google reviews.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Get Up And Go Kayaking - Grapevine | Grapevine | 5.01,053 Google reviews |
| Austin Paddleboard & Kayak | Lakeway | 5.0221 Google reviews |
| Aquabeats Kayaking | Highland Village | 5.0129 Google reviews |
| TZ Paddleboard and Kayak Rentals | Montgomery | 5.096 Google reviews |
| Galveston Kayak Outfitters | Galveston | 5.075 Google reviews |
| Canyon Lake Kayak Company | Canyon Lake | 5.011 Google reviews |
| Bluet SUP - Paddleboard and Kayak Experiences | Argyle | 4.9192 Google reviews |
| Coastal Bend Kayak | Aransas Pass | 4.9140 Google reviews |
Operators
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Rivers
Rivers and streams to paddle in Texas
- Named rivers and streams mapped in Texas
- 48,807 mi
- River reaches
- 3,224
- Reaches with a USGS flow gauge
- 513
Rivers with the most mapped miles
- Rio Grande1,236 mi
- Brazos River935 mi
- Colorado River828 mi
- Red River624 mi
- Sabine River517 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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