Louisville

Best Places to Kayak in

Brown Rice

There is something so special about our Kentucky nature, the lush forests, the limestone hills that make our bourbon delicious, and the rolling streams that are the perfect place for a summer escape.

Whether you want to paddle on a placid lake, glide down a rolling stream, or even do a bourbon-tasting float, we’ve got you covered!

This rental company sits on 14 miles of beautiful still waters of Harrods Creek.

1. Nachand Canoe & Kayak Rentals

Tilted Brush Stroke

During the weekdays, kayaking is available on Long Run Park lake, and during the weekend, kayaking is available on Salt River where it feeds into Taylorsville Lake.

2. Kayak On A River

Located 31 miles west of Louisville, Blue River, Indiana’s first designated scenic river in Milltown, Indiana, is the home of Cave Country Canoes in the heart of Indiana’s Cave Country.

3. Cave Country Canoes

This kayak rental company is about 30 miles west of Louisville at a more northern point along the Blue River.

4. Old Mill Canoe Rental

Tilted Brush Stroke

Deam Lake is a 194-acre man made lake located in Borden, Indiana, located 30 minutes north of Louisville. You can rent kayaks here during the summer months.

5. Deam Lake

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