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SITE CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION!!

Canoe & Kayak Rentals
in Ohio

Explore the Waters Your Way

Trips Anchor

CANOES

- 2 person boat for 3, 8, 11, or 16 mile trip 

- 3 MILE TRIP ONLY - up to 3 adults, 13 and older or 2 adults and 2 small children, ages 5 - 10

- 600 lb. weight limit

- space for large cooler - no styrofoam or glass please

- life jacket required and provided

- paddling experience required

- COST per boat: 3 mile - $50, 8 mile - $55, 11 mile - $60, 16 mile - $80

- 3 adults to a boat, add an additional $20 per boat

- children 10 and under are free

KAYAKS

TUBES

- single person boat for 3, 8, 11, or 16 trip

- 275 lb. weight limit

- space for small cooler - no styrofoam or glass please

- life jacket required and provided

- paddling experience required

- COST per boat: 3 mile - $40, 8 mile - $45, 11 mile - $50, 16 mile - $70

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- single person open center tube

- 3 MILE TRIP ONLY

- 2 - 3 hour float

- must be 49 in. tall or taller

- 250 lb. weight limit

- cooler tubes available to rent

- ages 13 and under, life jacket is required and provided 

- no paddling experience required

- no personal tubes

- COST: $30 per tube, $5 per cooler tube

- swimming experience is recommended

CAMPING

- TENT CAMPING ONLY

- must have boat reservation to camp

- campgrounds are on the property site and contain fire ring and wood, picnic table and trash can

- please leave our campsites as you found them; trash dumpsters are at the lodge 

- COST: $10 per person, per night

- children 12 and under are free

 

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PERSONAL BOAT SHUTTLES

- want to eliminate some of the time and risk with putting your own boat on the river, take advantage of our personal boat shuttles

- limited to canoes and kayaks only

- no inflatables or personal tubes

- COST per boat: 3 mile - $15, 8 mile - $20, 11 mile - $25, 16 mile - $30

TRIPS & DEPARTURE TIMES

- 3 mile: weekends 2 and 3:00

             weekdays 12, 1, 2 or 3:00

             paddle time: 1.5 hours

- 8 mile: 11, 12, or 1:00

             paddle time: 2.5 hours

- 11 mile: 9 or 10:00

             paddle time: 4 hours

- 16 mile: 8:00 A.M. ONLY

              paddle time: 5 to 6 hours

- 16 mile reservation requirements:

2 boat minimum and minimal 24 hour, in advance, reservation

- check-in time is a 1/2 hour prior to departure time. all customers must be checked in and paid no later than 15 minutes before departure time.

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TAKE-OUTS

- if you are putting yourself on the river and would like to park in our parking lot and/or take out on our river landing, we do charge a $5 fee per boat

- we ask that when you arrive to park your vehicle, come to the counter, let us know what kind of vehicle you have parked, how many boats you will be taking out, and take care of your fees, at that time

- no personal tubes please

About the Mad River 

Where Eagles Soar

Begin your adventure on the cool, clear, spring fed waters of the historic Mad River. 

check out our Drone video!

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SAFETY FAQS

PLEASE:
- NO PETS 

- NO GLASS CONTAINERS
- NO STYROFOAM COOLERS
- NO CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 5
- NO INFLATABLES

-WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING AND SHOES; NO FLIP FLOPS
- JACKETS AND PADDLES ARE PROVIDED
- UNDER 18? MUST BE CHECKED IN BY SOMEONE OVER 18
-RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL TRIPS
- PADDLING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED
- LOCK YOUR VALUABLES IN YOUR CAR AND CHECK YOUR KEYS IN AT THE FRONT COUNTER


AND REMEMBER, LEAVE NO FOOTPRINT!









                 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- know the body of water you are about to go on; sites like the USGS can update you on current river conditions
- know your paddling skills
- know your swimming skills
























LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
- Mad River Adventures is located on private property and is open to our customers only. All trespassers will be reported to the local authorities and/or vehicles will be towed at the owner's expense.
- We are not responsible for lost items on the river, as all valuables should be secured before river departure. as well, we are not responsible for any injuries sustained on the river.
- As safety is our number one priority, all customers should have swimming and paddling experience prior to reserving our boats.
- We reserve the right to refuse service or cancel any reservation deemed unsafe for river travel.
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5605 Lower Valley Pike

Springfield, Ohio 45506

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