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Buffalo National River
Canoe & Johnboat Concessions
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These businesses are permitted by the National Park Service to rent canoes and rafts and to provide shuttle services within Buffalo National River. Concessioners provide canoes, paddles, life jackets, mesh litter bags, and shuttles. For an additional fee, some outfitters will shuttle vehicles to a take-out point. We encourage you to contact our concessioners and shop for the services and rates you desire.
Concession operations are limited to specific districts of the river. Your choice of canoe and johnboat rentals depends largely upon which section of the river you desire to float or fish.
Upper river concessioners can provide services from Boxley to Carver. Middle river concessioners can provide services between Carver and South Maumee. Concessioners of the lower district serve visitors between North Maumee and Buffalo City.
If your float extends between two districts, you may select any outfitter within the two districts you will be floating. Any of the outfitters listed may provide services to all sections of the river if a four-day or longer trip in planned.
Motors are allowed on vessels upriver to Erbie Boat Launch. Outboard motors are limited to 10 horsepower. Johnboaters must yield to all other watercraft.
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![Overhead view of lone canoe on the river Overhead view of lone canoe on the river](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510023154im_/http://www.nps.gov/mwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/BUFF_diltnhg4.jpg) Park concessioners rent canoes, kayaks, and rafts. Phone numbers and addresses more... | | ![Man in a johnboat near Shine Eye. Man in a johnboat near Shine Eye.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090510023154im_/http://www.nps.gov/mwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/BUFF_Johnboat.jpg) For johnboat rentals Phone numbers and addresses more... | |
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Did You Know?
With 22 river access points over its nearly 100 miles of navigable waters, the Buffalo National River offers floating opportunities suitable for paddlers of all levels of experience.
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Last Updated: July 17, 2006 at 13:40 EST |