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.
Rental 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.
Check out rental types and their rates.
Looking for a paddle share station? Learn more about paddle share options below.
2024 Summer Rental Season and Holidays
Rental Season
Watercraft rentals are available from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
Note: Some locations may continue watercraft rentals past Labor Day (weather permitting).
2024 Holidays
- Memorial Day: Monday, May 27
- Juneteenth: Wednesday, June 19
- Independence Day: Thursday, July 4
- Labor Day: Monday, September 2
Park Reservation Information
BAKER PARK RESERVE (Baker Campground)
- Closed for the season
BRYANT LAKE REGIONAL PARK
- Closed for the season
CARVER PARK RESERVE (LAKE AUBURN CAMPGROUND)
- Saturdays & Sundays in September: 12–5 PM
- Saturdays in October (weather permitting): 12–5 PM
- Reserve a boat.
CEDAR LAKE FARM REGIONAL PARK
- Closed for the season
CLEARY LAKE REGIONAL PARK
- Closed for the season
FISH LAKE REGIONAL PARK
- Closed for the season
FRENCH REGIONAL PARK
- Closed for the season
GALE WOODS FARM
- Closed for the season
HYLAND LAKE PARK RESERVE (VISITOR CENTER)
- Closed for the season
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.
Rental Types and Rates
Find rates, learn where the rental type is available and make a reservation for the rental type you'd like.
- Canoes
Rate
$12 plus tax/hour
Rental includes paddles and life jackets.
Reserve a Canoe Online
Baker Campground | Bryant Lake | Carver Park Lake Auburn | Cedar Lake | Cleary Lake | Fish Lake | French | Gale Woods (call 763-694-2001) | Hyland Lake | Silverwood
Where to Rent Canoes
Get directions and learn more about parks that rent canoes.
Baker Campground | Bryant Lake | Carver Park Lake Auburn | Cedar Lake | Cleary Lake | Fish Lake | French | Gale Woods | Hyland Lake | Silverwood
- Kayaks
Single Kayaks
Rate
$12 plus tax/hour
Rental includes paddles and life jackets.
Reserve A Single Kayak Online
Baker Campground | Bryant Lake | Carver Park Lake Auburn | Cedar Lake | Cleary Lake | Fish Lake | French | Hyland Lake | Silverwood
Where to Rent Single Kayaks
Get directions and learn more about parks that rent kayaks.
Baker Campground | Bryant Lake | Carver Park Lake Auburn | Cedar Lake | Cleary Lake | Fish Lake | French | Hyland Lake | Silverwood
Double Kayaks
Rate
$17 plus tax/hour
Rental includes paddles and life jackets.
Reserve A Double Kayak Online
Baker Campground | Bryant Lake | Carver Park Lake Auburn | Cleary Lake | Fish Lake | French | Hyland Lake
Where to Rent Double Kayaks
Get directions and learn more about parks that rent double kayaks.
Baker Campground | Bryant Lake | Carver Park Lake Auburn | Cleary Lake | Fish Lake | French | 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 | French | Hyland Lake
Where to Rent Paddleboats
Get directions and learn more about parks that rent paddleboats.
Baker Campground | Bryant Lake | Cleary Lake | French | Hyland Lake
- Rowboats
Rate
$12 plus tax/hour
Rental includes oars and life jackets.
Reserve a Rowboat Online
Carver Park Lake Auburn | French | Fish Lake
More About Where to Rent Rowboats
Get directions and learn more about parks that rent rowboats.
Carver Park Lake Auburn | Fish Lake | French
- Stand-up Paddleboards
Rate
$17 plus tax/hour
Rental includes paddle and life jacket.
Reserve a Stand-up Paddleboard Online
Baker Campground | Bryant Lake | Carver Park Lake Auburn | Cedar Lake | Cleary Lake | Fish Lake | Hyland
Where to Rent Stand-up Paddleboards
Get directions and learn more about parks that rent stand-up paddleboards.
Baker Campground | Bryant Lake | Carver Park Lake Auburn | Cedar Lake | Cleary Lake | Fish Lake | Hyland
Paddle Share Rentals
Dates available: Daily, May–September
Note: A $100 late fee is charged for abandoning equipment or failure to return equipment.
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park
Rent a kayak from on the Mississippi River! 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 about the program.
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.
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!
