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Canoeing and Kayaking on the Scenic St. Croix River
The St. Croix River is 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 an employee will be located at our base desk inside the MN Interstate State Park and will be available to rent you a canoe or kayak. "Online only" means you can still rent a canoe or kayak online, but there will be no staff person available onsite.
COVID 19 NON-SHUTTLE ONE WAY TRIP TO OSCEOLA LANDING, WILLIAM O'BRIEN STATE PARK or PADDLE LOCALLY:
Option 1: Drop a car at the Osceola Landing or William O'Brien State Park and then drive your 2nd vehicle up to the MN Insterstate Park to start your trip. At the end of your trip, you will pull your equipment on to the shore and we will pick it up. You must be to Osceola on the weekdays by 6pm and 8pm on the weekends. In WOB you must arrive by 5:40 on the weekdays and 6:40 on the weekends.
Option 2: Start your trip at the MN Interstate Park and paddle around the area. You will then bring your rental back to the MN Interstate Park when you are done with your local paddle.
ONE WAY TRIP TO OSCEOLA LANDING WITH SHUTTLE SERVICE
Our "One-Way" trip begins in Taylors Falls where you will park your car at MN Interstate Park, then paddle down to Osceola Landing where we will pick you up and drive you back to your vehicle. No need to schedule a start time, you can begin your trip anytime between 9 am - 3 pm on weekdays and 9 am - 6 pm on weekends. Shuttles begin at Noon and will run continuously until 6 pm on weekdays and at 8 pm on weekends.
We offer 1 one-way trip:
Taylors Falls to Osceola = 7 miles
2-3 hours of paddling time with normal wind and water conditions.
Walk-In Price: $45.50 Canoe | $35.50 Kayak (save $5-$10 dollars by booking online)
Canoe rental Includes 2 life jackets, 2 paddles, and the shuttle. All kayaks are single-person kayaks and the price Includes 1 life jacket, 1 paddle, and the shuttle. Additional paddles and life jackets are $3.50+tax a piece.
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2020 RETURN EQUIPMENT OR SHUTTLE TIMES
Spring May 4 - May 31
Reservations online only Mon-Fri (no staff person available onsite). Start your trip as early as 10 am and no later than 3 hours prior to equipment drop off time.
| Osceola | William O'Brien | |||
| Sat-Sun 5/16-17 | 6:00 pm equipment only | Mon-Fri | Not Available | |
| Mon-Fri 5/18-22 | 4:00 pm equipment only | |||
| Sat-Sun & Memorial Day 5/23-25 | 8:00 pm equipment only | Sat-Sun | Not Available | |
| Mon-Fri 5/26-5/31 | 6:00 pm equipment only | |||
Summer June 1- Sept 7
Start your trip as early as 9 am and no later than 3 hours prior to equipment drop off or shuttle pick-up times for our Osceola Landing or 6 hours prior to WOB Trip.
| Osceola | William O'Brien | |||
| Mon-Fri | Noon to 6:00 pm-shuttle pick-up times or by 6:00 pm for equipment drop off | Mon-Fri | 5:40 pm for equipment drop off NO guest pick-ups in WOB due to Covid-19 |
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| Sat-Sun, & Labor Day. | Noon to 8:00 pm-shuttle pick-up times or by 8:00 for equipment drop off thru Aug 30th. Labor Day Weekend the shuttle pick-up and equipment drop off is 7:00 pm | Sat-Sun, & Labor Day | 6:40 pm for equipment drop off NO guest pick-ups in WOB due to Covid-19 |
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Fall September 8 - October 11
Reservations online only (no staff person available onsite Monday-Friday) Start your trip anytime between 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Mon-Fri and 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Sat-Sun for our Osceola Trip. William O'Brien trip on Saturday & Sunday you should be on the water no later than 11 am to have plenty of time to complete your trip.
| Osceola | William O'Brien | |||
| Mon-Fri | 4:00 pm | Mon-Fri | Not available | |
| Sat-Sun | Noon to 6:00 pm | Sat-Sun | 5:40pm NO guest pick-ups in WOB due to Covid-19 |
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EXPRESS SHUTTLES Reservations Required (recommended for advanced paddlers)
With the express shuttle, you will actually park your vehicle at William O'Brien State Park in the morning and we will pick you up, bring you up to Taylors Falls, get your canoe or kayak, and spend the rest of the day paddling your way back down to your vehicle. No return shuttle to catch.
Available weekends & holidays: June 6 - September 27
Shuttle pick-up time at William O-Brien: 9:30 am
Taylors Falls to William O' Brien = 17 miles
5-7 hours paddling time with normal wind and water conditions.
Walk-In Price: $45.50 Canoe | $35.50 Kayak (save $5-$10 by booking online)
Canoe rental Includes 2 life jackets, 2 paddles, and the shuttle. All kayaks are single-person kayaks and the price Includes 1 life jacket, 1 paddle, and the shuttle. Additional lifejackets and paddles are $3.50+tax apiece.
Book online & save!
LOCAL RENTALS
Start your trip at the Minnesota Interstate Park and paddle around the area. To end your trip, paddle back to where you started. No shuttle. No reservations. Start time at 9 am.
This option will require you to paddle against the current.
Walk-In Price: $35.50 Canoe | $25.50 Kayaks
Rental includes 2 life jackets and 2 paddles. Kayaks include 1 life jacket and 1 paddle. Additional life jackets and paddles are $3.50+tax apiece.
Getting Here
Location
TAYLORS FALLS CANOE & KAYAK RENTAL
Canoe base is located in the
Minnesota Interstate State Park,
307 Milltown Rd Taylors Falls, MN 55084
Reservation Office
Taylors Falls Recreation
PO Box 235
Taylors Falls, MN 55084
651-465-1080
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