Boat Rentals at State Parks

Escape the traffic of the city and wheel your way into the wilds, coasting down steep and gentle slopes, circling lakes and following rivers, taking in the state’s extraordinary variety of scenery as you go. Texas State Parks offer trails for beginner and expert cyclists alike.

Atlanta - (903) 796-6476 - Rents canoes daily throughout the year.

Bastrop - (512) 321-2101 - Texas State Park Store rents Canoes daily throughout the year.

Caddo Lake - (903) 679-3073 - Leased Concession Operation rents Canoes and offers guided pontoon tours March through November, every day except Tuesdays and Wednesday. Canoe rentals available on weekends only December through February. Available at other times with advanced reservations. Visit the Old Port Caddo Rentals and Tours web site or call them at (903) 679-3073 or (903) 930-0075 for more information. Jon boats with motors available in Uncertain, Texas 6 miles east of park on FM 2198.

Cedar Hill - (972) 291-3900 - Leased Concession Operation rents Fishing Boats, Paddleboats Jet Skis and a Fishing Barge. For Information contact Joe Pool Marina at (972) 299-9010.

Colorado Bend - 325/628-3240 - Texas State Park Store rents double and single sit-on kayaks year round.

Daingerfield - (903) 645-2921 - Year-round boat rentals (Pedal-boats, Canoes, Kayaks, and Flat Bottom Boats). They also sell drinks, snacks, fishing supplies, and bait.

Eisenhower - (903) 463-3999 - The Eisenhower Yacht Club provides a variety of marina services and rents pontoon boats. For information and reservations contact the Eisenhower Yacht Club (Address: 2141 Park Road 20, Denison, 75020-4883; Phone: (903)463-3999; Fax: (903)465-8906; E-mail: eyc@eisenhoweryachtclub.com; Web Site: www.eisenhoweryachtclub.com

Fort Griffin - (915) 762-3592 - Texas State Park Store rents 10 to 12 foot Jon-Boats daily throughout the year.

Fort Parker - (254) 562-5751 - Rents Canoes daily during season and upon request in off-season.

Garner - (830) 232-6132 - Leased Concession Operation rents Paddleboats, and Kayaks at Spring Break, Easter and Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Huntsville - (936) 295-5644 - Texas State Park Store rents Paddleboats, Canoes, Hydrobikes and Flat Bottom Boats without motors.

Inks Lake - (512) 793-2223 - Texas State Park Store rents Canoes, Paddleboats, Kayaks and Surf Bikes daily throughout the year.

Kerrville-Schreiner Park (Operated by the City of Kerrville) - (830) 257-CAMP or (830) 257-5392 - Rents Canoes year-round.

Lake Livingston - (936) 365-2201 - Leased Concession Operation rents Paddleboats year-round.

Lake Mineral Wells - (940) 325-7152 - Leased Concession Operation rents Flat Bottom Boats, Trolling Motors, Canoes, Kayaks and Paddleboats; no skiing, jet skis or tubing allowed on the lake.

Lake Somerville
(Birch Creek Unit) - (979) 535-7763 - Texas State Park Store - rents Canoes and Kayaks daily throughout the year between 10am - 4pm.
(Nails Creek Unit) - (979) 289-2392 - Texas State Park Store - rents Canoes and Kayaks daily throughout the year between 10am - 4pm.

Lake Texana - (361) 782-5718 - Texas State Park Stores rents canoes, hydro-bikes, and single person sit-on kayaks daily throughout the year.

Martin Dies, Jr. - (409) 384-5231 - Texas State Park Store rents canoes, kayaks and flat bottomed boats daily throughout the year.

Matagorda Island - (361) 983-2215 - Texas State Park Store rents (2) Sea Kayaks complete with safety gear daily throughout the year.

Palmetto - (830) 672-3266 - Texas State Park Store rents Paddleboats and Canoes year-round.

Possum Kingdom - (940) 549-5612 - Leased Concession Operation rents Canoes, Kayaks, Hydrobikes, Pontoon Boats, Fishing Boats, other motorized boats, and tubes.

Purtis Creek - (903)425-2332 - Texas State Park Store rents Paddleboats and canoes daily throughout the year.

Ray Roberts Lake
Sanger Unit - (940) 458-7343 - Leased concession operation at the Sanger Unit is a full-service marina. They have a repair shop and boat storage; sell and rent boats and motors; sell fuel; and rent boat slips. They also sell fishing licenses, bait, groceries, and deli-snacks. Lighthouse Cove Restaurant, located adjacent to Lake Ray Roberts Marina, is now open.
Isle du Bois Unit - (940) 458-7343 rents canoes, kayaks, and paddleboats through their park store.
Greenbelt Corridor - Canoe and kayak rentals are available by calling Greenbelt Canoe Rentals (817) 228-9496

Rusk/Palestine - (903) 683-5126 - Texas State Park Store rents Paddleboats and Canoes daily throughout the year.

Sea Rim - (409) 971-2559 - Texas State Park Store rents Canoes and Paddle Boats year round.

Tyler - (903) 597-5338 - Park rents Canoes, Kayaks, Paddleboats and JonBoats. Leased Concession Operation rents Canoes, Paddleboats, Kayaks and Jon-Boats daily May 15 - August 15. March to May 15 and August 16 to October - weekends only.

For more information, call the park or Park Information at 1-800-792-1112.

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