Kayak The River at Confluence.

Kayak rentals are OPEN MAY 11TH!!!

Kayak around a historic small mill town! A scenic experience perfect for beginners and intermediates.

Paddle around the slowly flowing South Fork River through Cramerton, a historic mill town near Charlotte, at your leisure for 90 minutes with views of protected forests, small town charm and budding outdoor recreation opportunities. This beautiful section of river is perfect for beginners and intermediates alike.

Out-and-Back Self Guided Kayaking Experiences 

Start at Centennial Launch in Cramerton and choose your paddle:   

  • Upstream towards McAdenville and back (1.5 miles)

  • Around Goat Island Park and back (1.3 miles)

  • Downstream to Riverside Park and back (2 miles)


Cost: 

  • $25 per kayak rental

  • $20 per kayak rental for residents of Belmont, Cramerton, Lowell, or McAdenville 

  • 10% discount for Catawba Riverkeeper members

Rental Cost Includes: 

  • Single or tandem sit-on-top kayak

  • Life Vest

  • Paddle

  • Basic water safety overview

  • Basic paddling instruction on-land

Dates and Times:  

OPENS May 4! - Walk-Up Rentals: Saturdays and Sundays 10 AM - 4 PM

*Pre-booking is available for groups booking 5 or more kayaks. Contact Greg Nance for more information greg@catawbariverkeeper.org


Where to Meet: 

Confluence (117 Center Street, Cramerton, NC) in downtown Cramerton

Restrictions: 

  • Must be 18 years of age to purchase tickets

  • Must be 4 years of age to ride in a tandem kayak with an adult

  • Must be 8 years of age to ride in a single kayak with an adult in another kayak