Savage River

Savage River Our designs are some of the fastest & best handling canoes on the market. We custom build each canoe to the customers needs and desires.

We custom build light weight recreational and racing canoes, using the latest in aerospace technology to achieve the greatest strength-to-weight ratio possible in Carbon & Kevlar. With over 25 years of experience, Savage River is a company dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality canoes in the industry. Construction: We incorporate the latest in aerospace technology. Using a r

esin transfer vacuum bagging process with kevlar, carbon fiber, and epoxy resins resulting in the lightest weight-to-strength ratio possible. Designer: John Diller has 29 years of experience designing racing, as well as recreational, canoes. His designs are created with speed and handling in mind making our canoes not only easy to carry but also a joy to paddle. Custom built: We take custom orders to build the best canoe for your needs.

07/10/2026

The 2020X prototype is in Grayling MI.
If you want to give it a try, let us know!

06/30/2026
We have finished the 1st Monarch 2! Weighs in at 35 lb.! Designed by Verlen Kruger and originally built by Jim Henry. We...
06/09/2026

We have finished the 1st Monarch 2! Weighs in at 35 lb.! Designed by Verlen Kruger and originally built by Jim Henry. We are bringing our decades of experience and top of the line craftsmanship as well as modern materials to this historic decked canoe.

We are ready to take orders! Pricing is attached in the pictures and you can use the Falcon page on our website to reference our layups and options. Feel free to give us a call 301-334-2335 if you have questions. Email [email protected] to place an order! Web page for the Monarch 2 will be up later this month.

For those in MI., Bruce Barton has this one, so if you want to test paddle it, reach out to him. It will also be at the Marathon in Grayling during the time trails to be test paddled in July.

Current lead time on new orders is around 8-10 weeks.

Link to Falcon page:
https://www.savageriver.com/canoes/falcon

A couple new custom TeXtreme colors. We have many more available.
06/07/2026

A couple new custom TeXtreme colors. We have many more available.

Maryland Public Television did some filming last week at our shop for a spot on there program "Made in Maryland".  Shoul...
06/07/2026

Maryland Public Television did some filming last week at our shop for a spot on there program "Made in Maryland". Should air in the fall.

Address

581 Clifton Drive
Oakland, MD
21550

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13013342335

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