Paddleboarding (SUP) · Illinois
Paddleboarding (SUP) in Illinois
6 outfitters across Illinois. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Rated 4.5+ on Google
5 of 6
Cities
4
Most in Chicago (3)
Best season
Apr to Oct
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 6 outfitters listed in Illinois.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Paddle | Highland Park | 5.012 Google reviews |
| Rocktown Adventures of Rockford | Rockford | 4.8188 Google reviews |
| Chicago SUP | Chicago | 4.779 Google reviews |
| Urban Kayaks | Chicago | 4.652 Google reviews |
| Kayak Chicago Montrose Beach | Chicago | 4.515 Google reviews |
| Kayak Morris Campground | Morris | 4.2208 Google reviews |
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