Top 10 Kayaking & Canoeing in Central Arizona, Central Arizona

April 21, 2022 Flossie Demartino

Home to the Phoenix metropolitan area and its more than 3.4 million residents, Central Arizona offers an amazing array of museums, cultural venues and outdoor adventures. The Valley of the Sun boasts hopping nightlife and a thrilling selection of restaurants, resorts and spas. Discover Old West and Native American history. Hike among the cactus in the Sonoran desert. Try your hand at ranching in Glendale. Drive the Superstition Mountains. Visit Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West in Scottsdale.
Restaurants in Central Arizona

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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!

4. Ak To Z Adventures

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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Ak To Z Adventures

Recreational equipment rental. Kayak, bikes, waders, poles nets and whackers.

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. Clarkdale Kayak Co.

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5.0 based on 543 reviews

Clarkdale Kayak Co.

Clarkdale Kayak Company is a family run business providing guided kayak tours and boat rentals for the Verde River at Clarkdale. Hop in one of our top of the line, hard-shell kayaks and cruise down the scenic Verde River. These boats feature a sit-on-top design that makes them comfortable, stable and most of all, safe. Kayaking the Verde River at Clarkdale is an absolute blast! It's a fun, interactive experience where you get to cool off and learn about the unique history of the Verde River.

7. Saguaro Lake Ranch Kayaking & Tubing

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5.0 based on 606 reviews

Saguaro Lake Ranch Kayaking & Tubing

There is no better way to enjoy the cool water, escape the summer heat, and marvel at the beautiful wilderness that is the Tonto National Forest than to go kayaking on the water! As you paddle below thousand-foot cliffs keep your eyes open for the native wildlife. These sit-on-top kayaks are very stable and easy to maneuver; after a fifteen-minute orientation, even beginners are ready to go! SLR’s tubing experience on the Lower Salt River provides a fun, refreshing, and scenic float that families and outdoors-lovers can enjoy; it is the perfect vantage point to take in the beauty of the Sonoran Desert.

8. Redline Rentals and Sales

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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Redline Rentals and Sales

We have been in business since 2016 but have been paddling these east valley waters our whole life. This isn't just a business for us its our passion. Redline Rentals and Sales also known as East Valley Kayak Rentals (you might remember us when we started in our backyards). We are still a humble family owned business now known as Redline Rentals and Sales. We have a large variety of kayaks and paddle boards but we also rent mountain bikes and tubes. We have high quality rentals and units for sale. Feel Free to call us if you have any questions. Even if we don't have what your looking for we can lead you into the right direction to some of our friendly competitors All rentals come with paddles and life vest and require Redline Rentals 5025 E Mc Kellips Mesa, AZ 85215

9. 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.

10. OACTours

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5.0 based on 17 reviews

OACTours

OACTours offers a variety of outdoor exploring, all intended to provide you with everything needed to have a meaningful experience outside. This includes renting gear, guided tours and multi-activity adventures. From the individual to corporate events, we can make your outdoor adventure one to remember!

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