Kayak, SUP and Canoe Rentals at Assateague National Seashore

Rent kayaks, SUPs and canoes at the kayak stand is located inside of Assateague National Seashore at the end of Bayside Drive. No transport required, rentals are on the water! Explore the island and see the wildlife of the Assateague ecosystem, including the famous wild horses.

Location

While our address does not work on an old school GPS, you can plug "Assateague Outfitter's Kayak Stand" into Google Maps and it will bring you right to us. During the summer, the kayak stand is open 7 days a week from 9am-6pm.

Rates do not include entrance fee to Assateague Island National Seashore. The park fee is $25 per vehicle, and is valid for 7 days.

FAQs

How old do kids need to be for rentals?

All Paddlers age 15 and younger must paddle with an adult in their group. If you think your child has the ability to paddle their own kayak, and the conditions are decent, we will let them try, and if it does not work out, we will switch them out to a tandem kayak with you, no problem. Active adult supervision is required for the entirety of all rentals for participants under 15, no exceptions.

How many people can I fit in a canoe/tandem/kayak/sup?

Single Kayak - One Person

Tandem Kayak - Seats two adults, plus a small child (under 4) or pet. Can also be paddled solo from center seat.

Stand Up Paddleboard - One Adult, plus a small child (under 4) or pet.

Canoes - Two Adults and two small kids or pets, or three adults.

Pets? Can I bring my dog?

Dogs are allowed in Assateague Island National Seashore, as long as they are on a 6 foot or less leash. We also allow well behaved doggos on rentals, but not on tours (as we have to be mindful of other tour groups). Please remember to clean up after your pup! Dogs are not permitted in Assateague State Park.

How deep is the water?

The Sinepuxent Bay is shallow. Fun Fact: Sinepuxent is Algonquin for “shallow”. So it’s a great place to learn. Most of the water we paddle in is no more than 3 feet deep. There are a few channels here and there, but most of it is sandy and shallow.

Do I have to wear a life jacket?

Our 2021 policy is that anyone aged 12 and under is required to wear a life jacket at all times. Anyone 13 and older will be provided with a life jacket that must be kept in the boat, but does not have to be worn.

Where do we launch the kayaks/canoes/SUPs from?

Our rentals launch right at our kayak stand location. There is no need to transport or carry the rentals anywhere.

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