Links to Vendors and Outfitters
Note: This page was updated to a new format in June, 2015. Some of the organizations and in this old version no longer exist, and some of the links are invalid.
- Southwest Paddle Sports - One of the top kayak & canoe facilities in Houston, Texas ?|
- TG Canoes and Kayaks in San Marcos and Austin
- Piney Woods Canoe Outfitters Providing outfitting and rentals for Village Creek, the Big Thicket and the piney woods of East Texas
- The Bayou Shuttle The Buffalo Bayou Shuttle Service is the only company that provides transportation for kayaks, canoes, runners, cyclists, and everyday people just out to explore the Buffalo Bayou.
- Pinky's Kayak Rental Serving the greater Clear Lake area
- Neches River Outfitting: M and B Canoe/Kayak Rental/Repari/Shuttle Service and Primitive Campground, Mary Zaborowski Proprieter.
Email: nechesriver294unni@att.net
Home phone: 903 478 3850
Mobile phone: 903 805 9412
- Cutter Aquatics: This is the home of THE BEST kayaking adventure trips for all levels of paddlers
- Canoe Man - Rental liveries, shuttle services, campgrounds, and boat and gear resellers, categorized by state and river.
- Outdoor Play Paddling gear online. 15% discount on gear for HCC members. Use code bce-1000.
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Contact Information |
| Armand Bayou Nature Center |
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For a fee, the Nature Center sponsors canoe trips on Armand Bayou, and also pontoon boat tours. They are located in Pasadena.
Web Site: www.abnc.org
Phone: 281.474.2551 |
| Bayou Preservation Association |
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With offices very near Buffalo Bayou in downtown Houston, BPA offers pontoon boat and canoe and kayak tours of area bayous, Buffalo Bayou in particular.
Web Site: www.bayoupreservation.org
Phone: 713.752.0314 |
| Camp Mohawk County Park |
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Located in Alvin, Camp Mohawk has a canoe and kayak program starting up.
Web Site: www.canoesport.com
Phone: 281.581.2319 |
| San Marcos River Retreat |
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The San Marcos River Retreat (formerly Pecan Park Retreat) is a private camp on the banks of the San Marcos River just outside of San Marcos Texas San Marcos River Retreat 512-392-6171 |
Caribbean Breeze Boat Rental
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Located in Galveston, this outfitter rents all the equipment needed: paddles, life vests, etc. Some kayaks are rigged for fishing and fishing equipment is available for a nominal charge.
Web Site: www.galvestonboatrentals.com
Phone: 409.740.0400 |
| Howell Canoe Livery |
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Located in Columbus Texas at the put-in of the famous Columbus Loop, Frank Howell will provide what you need to spend a nice afternoon on this easy 6 mile paddle on the Colorado river. Address is 804 Robinson St. Columbus, Texas 78934
Web Site: www.howellcanoe.com
Phone: 979.732.3816 |
| Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center |
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Located in the Harris Country Precinct 4 park in Humble, this nature center offers guided canoe trips on Spring Creek.
Web Site: www.hcp4.net/jones/index.htm
Phone: 281.446.8588 |
| Lower Colorado River Authority |
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River trips on upper stretches of the Colorado river (north of the area covered by this guide) as well as kayak tours of Matagorda Bay Nature Park.
Web Site: www.lcra.org
Phone: 800.776.5272 |
| North Lake Conroe Paddling Company |
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As the name suggests, this outfitter based north of Houston has boats for rent as well as instruction and tours.
Web Site: www.northlakeconroepaddlingco.com
Phone: 936.203.2697 |
| REI. Recreation Equipment Incorporated. |
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This outdoor supply company sells and rents canoes and kayaks, and sponsors programs about paddling, paddle places, and "try out" days when you can actually paddle their line of boats on the water. They have two locations in Houston, one at the Willowbrook Mall (phone 832.237.8833 and one on Westheimer 713.353.2582 Web Site: www.rei.com |
| Whitewater Experience |
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Despite the name, they rent equipment and do plenty of training and trips on flatwater in the Houston area. They offer classes, rentals, and trips both near and far.
Web Site: www.whitewaterexperience.com
Phone: 713.774.1028 |
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"Love many, trust few, and always paddle your own canoe."
Marc W. McCord