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Canoe or kayak down the St. Croix River to the Osceola Landing! When you arrive in Osceola, we’ll shuttle you back to your vehicle in Taylors Falls.
Opening May 6th, 2022. Click Here to Read our COVID-19 Policies.
Canoe or kayak down the St. Croix River to the Osceola Landing! When you arrive in Osceola, we’ll shuttle you back to your vehicle in Taylors Falls.
Paddle downriver to William O’Brien State Park and we’ll shuttle you back to MN Interstate Park! The trip is 17 miles and about 5-7 hours of paddling time, recommended for advanced paddlers.
Park at William O’Brien State Park and ride one of our Express Buses to Minnesota Interstate Park, where you’ll get your canoe/kayak and paddle back down to your vehicle. Saturdays, Sundays & holidays only.
Take your canoe or kayak rental and paddle around the Minnesota State Park area! You will bring your canoe or kayak rental back to the starting point.
Purchase an Aqua Case or Soft-sided Cooler for your river trip! Pick up your Aqua Case or Soft-Sided Cooler when you check in for your river experience.
Looking for a fun group activity? Try canoeing or kayaking in Taylors Falls! We offer group rates and multiple trip options.
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Come enjoy the scenic St. Croix River, one of the cleanest and most beautiful riverways in the country! Canoe or kayak this tranquil, family-friendly stretch of the river for a few hours, half the day, all day, or a few days. The Taylors Falls Canoe & Kayak Rental Base is located inside the Minnesota Interstate Park in Taylors Falls and is open 7 days a week, from the first Saturday in May through the second Sunday in October. Our starting times are posted with the return shuttle times. During these hours, we’ll be located at our base desk inside the MN Interstate State Park ready to help rent you a canoe or kayak. Book your rental online now!
To find out the best time to start your paddling trip and to view our shuttle service pick-up times, visit our shuttle schedule page!
Know before you go! Visit our river safety page to learn more about current river conditions, download maps, and get other helpful tips.
Have questions about canoe and kayak rentals, shuttle services, or about your paddling trip in general? Find answers on our FAQ page!
First time renting a canoe from Taylor’s Falls and it was a breeze. We reserved our canoe online and the website was easy to use and has lots of great info and pictures. Day of our paddle we showed up, checked in, staff were friendly, helpful, laid-back. We had a great time. Gorgeous weather, beautiful scenery, helpful staff. Overall, a great experience!
– C. Hannef | TripadvisorWe arrived with the shuttle from the campground around 11:30. The driver of the shuttle was a very courteous young man who helped us get life jackets situated. All 7 of us (2 adults, 2 teens, 3 younger kids) enjoyed our time on the water. Such a great experience. The shuttle service makes the day on the river so relaxing. Highly recommend them!
– Michelle V. | TripadvisorWe booked online, checked in, and were quickly on the water. The kayaks, life jackets, and paddles were ready to go at the edge of the river. We enjoyed the water on a beautiful day. Wading, swimming, and fishing were welcome activities. A great time was had by all. Staff were at the landing when we arrived. The shuttle bus arrived quickly.
– Point N. | TripadvisorThe trip was beautiful! We were nervous taking two small children on a 7 mile canoe ride but there were plenty stops along the way to rest and enjoy the water or a sandy beach. The views were amazing and we will be talking about this for years to come. The shuttle was timely and the helpful staff gave us clear directions and tips on where to stop.
– Mary M. | TripadvisorOnline booking was super easy! Checked in and we’re in our tandem kayak within five minutes. The 7 mile paddle was great and took a bit shy of three hours. We got to the landing and were shuttled back to the beginning quickly. Plenty of sand bars to stop and rest if we wanted to. This will be our new annual adventure!
– Holly W. | Tripadvisor