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Augusta Canal, Stallings Island & Savannah River

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Launch Hours

Open daily, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (by reservation). Last shuttle / all boats due in by 5:00 PM.

Day-of reservations are welcome. If staff is in transit for shuttles, your start time may be set out 1–2 hours so we can get on site and set up.

Weekend Tours to Stallings Island available—see the Guided Paddle & Routes page.

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Booking & Deposits

  • $5 deposit per kayak at booking. Applied to your rental total.
  • Pay the balance at check-in.
  • Refunds: deposit is refundable with 12+ hours’ notice or for inclement weather.
  • Confirmation emails often land in junk/spam—please check there.
  • Want a route other than the Canal? Mention it in the reservation comments.
  • On some weekdays there may be one staff member handling shuttles; last-minute bookings might wait briefly for return trips.

Groups & Events

Augusta’s largest, most updated fleet. We can accommodate groups of 80+ paddlers.

Perfect for family outings, reunions, company events, and team-building.

Weekend group savings: rent 5+ boats and get $5 off each boat.

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Featured Route: Augusta Canal

Map of Augusta Canal route

We’re located beside the historic Augusta Canal inside Savannah Rapids Park & Pavilion. Launch right from our site and enjoy a 5-mile, beginner-friendly paddle with a gentle current to the take-out at Lake Olmstead Park.

  • Average time: 2–2.5 hours
  • Shuttle back: staff helps you out, loads boats, and provides shuttle return to Savannah Rapids if needed
  • Bring: water, sunscreen, and a zip-bag for valuables

Click here for detailed pricing and additional routes.

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Rates

Kayak Rates Weekday Weekend
Single Kayak $25 $30
Tandem Kayak $35 $40
Stand-Up Paddleboard $30 $30
Shuttle (per person) $5 $5
Shuttle w/ Personal Kayak $10 $10
Guided Paddles (add-on) Add $10 per person (when available)
Rates are per trip. 4-hour rental limit or until close—whichever comes first.

Included: paddle, life vest, and whistle.

Shuttle price is per person (kids and military ride free).

Ways to Skip the Shuttle Fee

  1. Stage a second car at Lake Olmstead boat ramp (2200 Broad St; on Apple Maps search “Julien Smith Casino”)
  2. Bike back: we can bring your bike down so you can ride it back (or ride up and we’ll bring it down)
  3. No bike? Rent from The Bicycle Peddler in Savannah Rapids Park — call (706) 373-4519

What to Bring

  • Water, snacks, small cooler
  • Sunscreen
  • Cell phone for emergencies (in a dry bag or zip bag)
  • Parent/guardian for any paddler under 18 (to sign waiver)
  • Your well-behaved dog

New to Kayaking?

Watch a quick how-to from our manufacturer, Perception. Great basics to get you started.

▶ Perception Kayaking Basics (YouTube)

If you are a heavier person, please navigate to our “RENTALS and FAQs” tab to learn about weight limits for our rentals. If you are pushing or exceed 300 pounds, we need to know so that we may attempt to help you in the safest way possible. It is also important to note, as with all watercraft, that the more weight you add, the more susceptible to flipping or tipping you are and exceeding watercraft’s maximum weight can cause significant damage that you’ll be responsible for.

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Helpful Links

ⓘ The Augusta Canal is open, but the Canal Trail is currently closed.

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