KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

• No Prior Experience Necessary!
  • First time out on the water? No big deal! All High Country Paddle Shack Guides are expert paddlers! They will have you comfortably paddling in a kayak, or standing upright on a paddle-board cruising with confidence in no time! Let us teach you how to paddle the proper way, and the fun way!
• Reservation Changes
  • Due to high reservations, we will not be able to accommodate day-of changes to reservation times, extended rentals, or late returns. You must have all equipment back to the dock at the end of your reserved time (example: if you booked a Kayak from 9 AM to 11 AM, you must be back by 11 AM). Be sure to show up early to maximize your paddling time!
• Arrival Time
  • Be sure to show up early! We HIGHLY recommend showing up 15-30 minutes before your reserved time (find parking, sign waivers, sunscreen, restrooms, etc). To maximize water time, your party should be ready to go 10 minutes before your reservation!
• Late Fees
  
  • If you are not back by the end of your reserved time, we will, unfortunately, have to charge for the extended time, plus a late fee (extra $20 per hour, per person.)
  • We do NOT want to charge a late fee! But we do want to make sure the next guests get to maximize their time on the water. Please try to be courteous of other guests by being a punctual paddler 😎
• Parking
  • Parking is available in front of the High Country Paddle Shack at Morgan Falls Overlook Park.
  • In the event this parking lot if full, we recommend dropping your group off in front of the Paddle Shack, and parking in the overflow parking lot located here! This will be a 3-5 minute walk to the Paddle Shack.
• Inclement Weather
  • Hey it happens, the weather takes a turn and the Paddle Shack has to close. In the event of an inclement weather closure we are happy to reschedule your reservation to another day or refund for your rental!
• Sudden Closures Are Possible
  • The Paddle Shack operates within the National Park, and is subject to National Park Service's regulations. In the event the Shack is forced to suddenly close due to unsuitable river conditions, we will gladly reschedule or refund your reservation! We want to make this as simple as possible for the satisfaction of our guests!
• Age Limits
  • All paddlers must be 5 years or older to use any High Country rental equipment. When renting from the Paddle Shack, we require an adult to child ratio of no less than one adult (18 years of age or older) for every four children under the age or 13. Children 5 years or older are allowed to ride or paddle by themselves on High Country rental equipment as long as an adult (18 years of age or older) is there to supervise.
• Maximum Capacity For Rental Equipment
  • Stand Up Paddle-board: one adult + one child (we recommend the child be 50 lbs or less)
  • 1 Person Kayak: one adult + one child (we recommend the child be 50 lbs or less)
  • 2 Person Kayak: two adults + one child
• All Rentals Come With a Life Jacket & Paddle
  • All rentals come with a PFD (Personal Flotation Device). By law, all boaters must have a coast guard approved PFD on board. If you are under the age of 13, you are required to wear it at all times.We provide child and youth PFDs. If you have your own, please bring it for a more comfortable fit. PFD must be Type II, III, or V. If using a Type V PFD that requires inflation, you must be wearing it at all times.