Watercraft Rentals

Take your park experience up a notch by hitting the open water. Three Rivers has watercraft rentals of all types and for all mobility levels. Try one out and see your favorite parks from a new angle.

Hours & Online Reservations

Recreation equipment rental is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Watercraft can be reserved online up to seven days in advance or in-person. Reserving online is encouraged to ensure availability. Same-day reservations are available.

Note: A $25 late fee is charged for all equipment that is returned late.

See rental rates below.

All watercraft rentals are closed for the season. See you next year!

Closed for the Season

BAKER PARK RESERVE (Baker Campground)

BRYANT LAKE REGIONAL PARK

CARVER PARK RESERVE (LAKE AUBURN CAMPGROUND)

CEDAR LAKE FARM REGIONAL PARK

CLEARY LAKE REGIONAL PARK

FISH LAKE REGIONAL PARK

FRENCH REGIONAL PARK

GALE WOODS FARM

HYLAND LAKE PARK RESERVE (VISITOR CENTER)

Watercraft Rules

  • A person 16 years or older is required in each watercraft.
  • Lifejackets must be worn at all times.
  • Remain on watercraft; no jumping or diving allowed.
  • A person ages 8 to 15 may rent a single kayak or stand-up paddleboard if accompanied by a parent or guardian age 16 or older in an adjacent boat (maximum four single kayaks or stand-up paddleboards per adult).
  • Pets are not allowed on rental watercraft.

Paddle Share Rentals

Paddle Share Information

Rentals are also available from paddle share stations at the following locations.

Dates available: May–October

Note: A $100 late fee is charged for abandoning equipment or failure to return equipment.

Mississippi Gateway Regional Park

The Mississippi River Paddle Share Program has partnered with Three Rivers to offer kayak rentals to experienced paddlers! Put-in stations are located in the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area at Mississippi Gateway Regional Park and River Park (in partnership with Brooklyn Park). Learn more or rent a kayak.

Silverwood Park

Rent a single kayak or canoe from the equipment-sharing station in Silverwood Park in St. Anthony.

Taft Park

Rent a tandem kayak, single kayak or stand-up paddleboard from this equipment-sharing station in Taft Park in Richfield. For questions, call 763-694-7687.

Twin Lakes Boat Access

Rent a tandem kayak, single kayak or stand-up paddleboard from an equipment-sharing station at Twin Lakes Boat Access in Robbinsdale.

Canoes

Rate

$12 plus tax/hour

Rental includes paddles and life jackets.

Reserve a Canoe Online

Baker CampgroundBryant Lake | Carver Park Lake Auburn | Cedar LakeCleary LakeFish LakeFrench | Gale Woods (call 763-694-2001) | Hyland Lake

Where to Rent Canoes

Get directions and learn more about parks that rent canoes.

Baker CampgroundBryant Lake | Carver Park Lake Auburn | Cedar LakeCleary LakeFish LakeFrench | Gale WoodsHyland Lake

Single Kayaks

Rate

$12 plus tax/hour

Rental includes paddles and life jackets.

Reserve A Single Kayak Online

Baker CampgroundBryant Lake | Carver Park Lake AuburnCedar LakeCleary LakeFish LakeFrenchHyland Lake

Where to Rent Single Kayaks

Get directions and learn more about parks that rent kayaks.

Baker CampgroundBryant Lake | Carver Park Lake AuburnCedar LakeCleary LakeFish LakeFrenchHyland Lake

Double Kayaks

Rate

$17 plus tax/hour

Rental includes paddles and life jackets.

Reserve A Double Kayak Online

Baker CampgroundBryant Lake | Carver Park Lake Auburn | Cleary LakeFish LakeFrench | Hyland Lake 

Where to Rent Double Kayaks

Get directions and learn more about parks that rent double kayaks.

Baker CampgroundBryant Lake | Carver Park Lake Auburn | Cleary LakeFish LakeFrench | Hyland Lake 

Paddleboats

Rate

$17 plus tax/hour

Rental includes four-seat paddle boat and life jackets.

Reserve A Paddleboat Online

Baker Campground | Bryant Lake | Cleary Lake | Hyland Lake 

Where to Rent Paddleboats

Get directions and learn more about parks that rent paddleboats.

Baker Campground | Bryant Lake | Cleary LakeHyland Lake 

Rowboats

Rate

$12 plus tax/hour

Rental includes oars and life jackets.

Reserve a Rowboat Online

Baker CampgroundBryant Lake | Carver Park Lake Auburn | French | Hyland Lake 

More About Where to Rent Rowboats

Get directions and learn more about parks that rent rowboats.

Baker CampgroundBryant Lake | Carver Park Lake Auburn | French | Hyland Lake 

Stand-up Paddleboards

Rate

$17 plus tax/hour

Rental includes paddle and life jacket.

Reserve a Stand-up Paddleboard Online

Baker Campground | Bryant Lake | Cedar Lake | Cleary LakeFish Lake | Hyland

Where to Rent Stand-up Paddleboards

Get directions and learn more about parks that rent stand-up paddleboards.

Baker Campground | Bryant Lake | Cedar Lake | Cleary LakeFish Lake | Hyland

Small watercraft racks designed to hold canoes, sailboards and kayaks are available to rent, as are a limited number of sailboat slips.

More to Rent

Check out all the great rental equipment offered at Three Rivers Parks!