Top 3 Kayaking Spots in the Driftless Region

1. The Galena River from Town

Starting right from downtown Galena, the river offers a calm and incredibly scenic paddle. You can put in your own kayak since it is a public dock, or if you don’t have one, you can easily rent one of our high-quality kayaks for a stress-free afternoon on the water.

2. Our Galena River Shuttles

If you’re looking for a point-to-point trip, our Galena River Shuttles are unmatched. While you can’t launch your own kayak at our private launches on your own, you are more than welcome to use our convenient shuttle service! Just head to the rental page, select the trip you want, and choose the “I have my own kayak” option.

3. The Mississippi River

Though we do not offer shuttles here, the Mississippi River backwaters are absolutely beautiful for those who have their own kayak or canoe. We recommend caution, though, as the Mississippi is a large, powerful body of water and is not for the inexperienced paddler. For those looking for an easier and equally beautiful trip, we highly recommend one of our shuttle options on the Galena River.