The 10 Best Kayaking & Canoeing in Arizona, United States

December 16, 2021 Deane Carmody

The state of Arizona is one that features a fantastic diversity of landscapes and areas of geological interest. North Arizona is famous for the Grand Canyon, a colorful chasm with steep rocky walls more than a mile deep and stretching some 277 miles alongside the Colorado River. Other notable destinations in North Arizona include Flagstaff set alongside the San Francisco Peaks which has the largest ponderosa pine forest, Museum of Northern Arizona, and is close to a number of national parks and monuments. On the south side of Arizona lies the city of Phoenix, the largest in Arizona. Notable day trips in Phoenix include the Heard Museum which is one of America's largest collections of Native American art, Phoenix Museum of History, as well as the Desert Botanical garden which has a great collection of desert plants.
Restaurants in Arizona

1. Hidden Canyon Kayak

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5.0 based on 731 reviews

Hidden Canyon Kayak

Enjoy kayaking in Lake Powell with our experience and friendly kayak tour or kayak rental. You will have an unbelievable time in Lake Powell--a hidden gem of the Southwest in Page, Arizona. We offer Antelope Canyon kayak tour, slot canyon kayak tour (half day, full day), camping (overnight, multi day) and more in Lake Powell.

2. Fort McDowell Adventures

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5.0 based on 68 reviews

Fort McDowell Adventures

You may have seen us on TV's The Amazing Race! Acres of pristine Arizonan foothills play host to a one-of-a-kind real wild west experience with something for everybody! We are the premier outdoor activity and event venue in the great state of Arizona and feature four unique event venues and tons of activities for families and groups! Experience the Sonoran Adventure Center, Friday Night Franks (an authentic western campfire cookout), The Yavapai Experience (a Native American cultural heritage tour, a festive Tequila Bus, horseback riding, cattle drives, off-roading adventures and more!Perfect for weddings, groups, parties and corporate events -- we can accommodate groups of 10-2,000. We've hosted 1,400 guests for a sit down plated dinner at La Puesta del Sol and intimate cowboy cookouts for groups of 10, cattle drives for 400 and team-building events for 20. No matter what size your group and no matter what the occasion, Fort McDowell Adventures has the experiences, venues, and staff to create memories that will last a lifetime.

3. CenterFocus Experiences

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5.0 based on 170 reviews

CenterFocus Experiences

CenterFocus Adventures offers primarily CANYONEERING tours as well as Grand Canyon Backpacking and Grand Canyon Hiking tours departing from Sedona and Northern, Arizona destinations. Our rock climbing trips depart out of Sedona and take place on the high quality rock of the Mogollon Rim. We also offer single day canyoneering trips near beautiful Roosevelt Lake. Multi-day pristine wilderness based canyoneering tours are also available at this Roosevelt Lake site that can include tent or cabin based accomodations at our private ranch located in that area. CenterFocus also provides team building in both the Phoenix and Sedona areas upon request. We are USFS and NPS permitted at all of our locations, include all equipment and training.

4. 360 Adventures

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5.0 based on 170 reviews

360 Adventures

Get outside with 360 Adventures! We create memorable outdoor experiences for our guests with custom mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, backpacking or canyoneering tours, each created especially for you. From our professional, knowledgeable guides to our beautiful Southwestern locations, your perfect adventure awaits! Whether you want a half-day jaunt for one or a multi-day expedition for many, we've got you covered. No experience? No problem. This is a great opportunity to try something new!

5. Go Paddle AZ

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5.0 based on 69 reviews

Go Paddle AZ

Go Paddle AZ has Stand Up Paddleboards and Kayak Rentals available to the public at Pleasant Harbor Marina, Lake Pleasant. Only 40 minutes North of Downtown Phoenix and Scottsdale Arizona. We make it easy to get on the water without the hassle of lugging equipment from home to the lake. We rent Single Kayaks, Tandem Kayaks, and Standup Paddleboards (SUP's) to the public. Our fleet of Kayaks and Standup Paddleboards are Top Quality and are the Most Stable in the industry. Anyone can take part in the joys of Kayaking and Stand Up Paddleboarding. Whether you consider paddling as a sport or leisure activity, Kayaking and Stand Up Paddleboarding involves some level of fitness. Among the many reasons people choose to rent Kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards is that it is indeed a fun physical activity that is low impact, and provides excellent aerobic and cardiovascular exercise. Kayaking and Paddleboarding also helps to increase upper body strength. So come out and experience the freedom of Kayaking and Stand Up Paddleboarding. Leave your problems and stresses on the shore and Go Paddle Arizona. Kayak and Stand Up Paddleboard Rentals at Pleasant Harbor Marina.

6. Lake Powell Paddleboards and Kayaks

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5.0 based on 297 reviews

Lake Powell Paddleboards and Kayaks

Lake Powell's original paddle shop Since 2013. Voted Best Rentals at Lake Powell! Come discover Lake Powell on a stand-up paddleboard or kayak for a once in a lifetime experience. Located minutes from Lake Powell, we offer paddleboard and kayak rentals, tours, and sales. We are the only full-service paddleboard and kayak shop at Lake Powell. So whether you are an experienced paddler or have never stepped foot on a SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) or been in a kayak, you will find all you need here at Lake Powell Paddleboards to get you out on the water, having fun exploring all that paddling Lake Powell has to offer. We have a full line of dry bags, sunscreen, t-shirts, and other unique items along with great prices on paddleboards, paddles, and other gear. Come see our unique shop we built ourselves out of recycled shipping containers!

7. Rivers & Oceans THE ADVENTURE COMPANY

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5.0 based on 132 reviews

Rivers & Oceans THE ADVENTURE COMPANY

Rivers & Oceans provides adventure travel in the Grand Canyon, western United States, Alaska, Baja and Hawaii. Activities include whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, multi-sport adventures and expedition cruises. We specialize in custom and charter trips. Rivers and Oceans is also one of a few companies to offer one-day Grand Canyon rafting trips in addition to our 2 to 16-day Grand Canyon rafting options. We're here to make your travel planning easy, please give is a call!

8. Northshore WaterSport Rentals

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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Northshore WaterSport Rentals

We specialize in 1-3 person kayak rentals and stand up paddle board rentals and sales. We offer the lowest prices and best customer service. We want to EARN your business. We look forward to seeing you out on the lake.

9. Kayaknaked

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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Kayaknaked

Las Vegas Tour Let us take you on a half or full-day journey down the beautiful Colorado River. On these tours you will experience Black Canyon, the Hoover Dam, wildlife and cliff views as well as Historical sites. Or join us on a hike viewing majestic Red Rock or down to the Arizona hot springs. All tours offer the chance to see amazing local wildlife and beautiful desert views. Please join us!

10. Kayak the Colorado

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5.0 based on 79 reviews

Kayak the Colorado

We guide fishing, and run backhauls upriver to Glen Canyon Dam where our clients float back to the Lee's Ferry dock 16 miles or anywhere in between. We have a large selection of Sit on Top Kayaks, inflatable Kayaks, Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUP), and fishing boats. All Kayak the Colorado Fishing Guides are licensed by the Coast Guard and do backhauls for traveling downstream in Glen Canyon Recreation Area. Interested in spending the day in Arizona's premier fishing ground in Glen Canyon Recreation Area, we can help!

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