Upstate Kayak Rentals

Upstate Kayak Rentals Upstate Kayak Rentals wants you to explore all the various beautiful waterways the Capital District has to offer.

Explore local waterways with our Self Serve Kayak Rental Kiosks; Organize a private or corporate outing; Paddle the Flight of Locks; Try a Paddle/Pedal excursion; or Rent from one our full service locations at Mohawk Harbor or Waterford! We offer 2 staffed walk up locations and several self-serve locations. Visit different locations throughout the season for a different paddling experience. Like u

s on Facebook or visit our website to book a pair of rentals at our self-serve locations: www.UpstateKayakRentals.com

Upstate Kayak Rentals also offers private events, fund raisers, work and group outings. Please contact us to reserve your next private event at [email protected]

Paddle/Pedal from Lock 7 to Lions Park. Thank you Schenectady County Historical Society for partnering with us every yea...
06/07/2026

Paddle/Pedal from Lock 7 to Lions Park. Thank you Schenectady County Historical Society for partnering with us every year on new and historic tours.
We’re looking forward to our next exciting excursion in through Little Falls!

Visit Waterford or Mohawk Harbor this weekend, show us this post and receive $10 off your rental! (Valid June 5-7, 2026)
06/03/2026

Visit Waterford or Mohawk Harbor this weekend, show us this post and receive $10 off your rental!
(Valid June 5-7, 2026)

05/18/2026

We’re excited for the upcoming season and to get everyone out on the water! All 15 locations will be open this Memorial Day weekend AND this year we’re going to offer amazing discounts at different locations throughout the season, so be sure to follow us here on Facebook and share with friends & family.

If you’re still reading: mention this ad at either of one of our full service locations during Memorial Day Weekend (Waterford or Mohawk Harbor) and rent one kayak & get one free! 😎2026 Rates: $40 4/hrs per person

04/01/2026

Support the NYS Canalway Water Trail when you register for our annual paddling event, Paddle the Canals: Mohawk River Adventure! Paddle the scenic Mohawk River/Erie Canal on this halfday guided adventure.

Travel through a historic lock, along the edge of Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve, and beneath the iconic Twin Bridges. A free shuttle brings you to the launch, so you can focus on the paddle. After your trip, relax and refuel with lunch at the Colonie Town Park Riverview Pavilion.

📅: Saturday, June 27, 2026, 9am - 2pm
📍: Lock E7 Park, Niskayuna to Colonie Town Park, Latham
📝: $75 registration includes lunch and shuttle

If you've always wanted to join us for a paddling event, now is the time to secure your spot! Learn more and register here: https://buff.ly/SOVeMca

https://wnyt.com/top-stories/tamara-tries-kayaking-the-historic-erie-canal/
11/08/2025

https://wnyt.com/top-stories/tamara-tries-kayaking-the-historic-erie-canal/

WATERFORD, N.Y. (WNYT) – From history to adventure, the Erie Canal has long been a symbol of New York’s heritage – and this time, I decided to experience it in a whole new way: by kayak.In the latest edition of Tamara Tries, I took on the challenge of paddling one of the state’s most scenic ...

09/07/2025

Paddling the Flight @ Tugboat

In Waterford August 29
08/25/2025

In Waterford August 29

Dallas Trombley cruising from Troy, NY to New Orleans on his homemade trimaran!!
08/10/2025

Dallas Trombley cruising from Troy, NY to New Orleans on his homemade trimaran!!

Address

First And Front Street
Waterford, NY
12188

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+15182091063

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