Places to rent canoes/kayaks for day floats?

[HamsterStyle]

We have a handful of friends that want to get together and canoe or kayak for a day. We always went to Blues canoes down in Edinburgh but now that we have moved to Carthage, we're wondering if there were any outfitters somewhere between greenwood and carthage? Or somewhere closer than Edinburgh anyway.

Any suggestions?

 

[17 squirrel]

My ex and I did a few of their trips years ago. Started in Yorktown and ended in Anderson. It's north than what you are looking for, but its another option.


Canoe Country - Daleville Indiana

 

[flightsimmer]

Metamora, Ind. Canoe rental down by Batesville, I see their signs every day when I'm driving I-74.

 

[OneBadV8]

Well, it looks to be about the same distance as Edinburgh, but there are some rentals in Noblesville on the White River.

 

[HamsterStyle]

Half of the parties are from the southside of indy so I was hoping to find something within same driving distance from them but a little closer to us. It appears that I am up a creek as far as that is concerned. Gah. I guess we will be driving some distance on saturday.

 

[adws943]

Might check this out in Waverly. I know nothing about them so I can not recommend.

Indy Canoe Rentals Kayaks Tubing White River - Waverly

 

[embmtxatl]

We have a handful of friends that want to get together and canoe or kayak for a day. We always went to Blues canoes down in Edinburgh but now that we have moved to Carthage, we're wondering if there were any outfitters somewhere between greenwood and carthage? Or somewhere closer than Edinburgh anyway.

Any suggestions?

I havent been there in awhile I didnt realize they moved!

 

[HamsterStyle]

Blues canoes is still where I have always known them to be.

 

[flightsimmer]

You know the Big Blue River runs right through Carthage, Ind.
My Daughter lived there.

 

[HamsterStyle]

Yeah but we need a rental place for kayaks/canoes. That's the problem.

 

[Raye7r]

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[flightsimmer]

Yeah but we need a rental place for kayaks/canoes. That's the problem.

I'll tell you what I did, I got an old semi truck tire inner tube (maybe hard to find now, I don't know) I stuck a large wash tub in the center of it and a wide board across the top and tied it to the handles, stuck a piece of old carpet in the bottom to quite things down and bought a small paddle.
Go upstream a short ways to try it out and have your wife drive back to Carthage.
You might just be surprised how much fun you can have, but be careful and take your phone with you in a water proof float-able case.

 

[IndyGunworks]

you know.... most people living out here have boats for themselves AND guests....


With that in mind, I think this sunday we are doing an 8 hour float if you want to come.... I have an extra kayak if you need..... and if two want to go I can put you in a canoe.

 

[HamsterStyle]

you know.... most people living out here have boats for themselves AND guests....


With that in mind, I think this sunday we are doing an 8 hour float if you want to come.... I have an extra kayak if you need..... and if two want to go I can put you in a canoe.

We're looking. We're looking. Hahaha. 8 hours may be a little long for us after saturday. I'll check with the boss though.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Little bit of a drive for you, but a very good experience:

Cave Country Canoes on Indiana's Blue River

 

[oldpink]

My family has used the services of these folks in Brookville for decades now, and I highly recommend them.
Canoe Rentals on the Whitewater River in Brookville, Indiana
P.S. You'll want to leave "White Water Canoe Rental" behind, unless you want to deal with a real fleabag outfit.

 

[dusty88]

Clement's Canoes, at Deer Mill covered bridge.

I haven't been there for a few years, but I think it's still owned by the same couple that has ran the business for about 20 years.

They have canoes, kayaks, and they'll transport you either for drop off or pickup.

About an hour drive from Indy, maybe a little more from your side of town.

Deer's Mill Livery Trips

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

Little bit of a drive for you, but a very good experience:

Cave Country Canoes on Indiana's Blue River

That's who I came in here to recommend. I've taken float trips through those people many times. Good people and the trips are fun. Call ahead and check the water levels. If it's low enough you'll hit every dang rock, but otherwise a good float.