Canoe and Kayak Rental Trips on the Scenic Little Miami River

RiversEdge Outfitters is located on 45  acres of riverfront property along one of the least crowded and most secluded sections of the Federal and State Designated Scenic Little Miami River. RiversEdge Outfitters is conveniently located just 30 minutes from Dayton, 45 minutes from Cincinnati and a quick 1 hour drive from Columbus.  We are between Bellbrook and Waynesville on State Route 42.  Whatever your pace, we have the ideal canoe or kayak rental  trip for you.  We also offer 2 sizes of rafts that are great way to experience the river.

We are proud to offer the best rental equipment available. While some of our competitors are still renting old aluminum canoes, we rent only the best canoes including Old Town Discovery’s, Wenonah, and our newest addition Paluski; that has a comfortable third adult seat built in. We also offer several models of kayaks to accommodate most any person, from a 50-lb child to a 300-lb adult. We offer many different models from Perception, Wilderness Systems and Jackson. Our models include both sit-in and sit-on-top kayaks. Our facilities are the nicest on the river and include a spacious deck, lounging and refreshment area. We also have restrooms and changing areas available for your convenience.

After 28 years, owners Rhett and Brandy Rohrer are committed to providing you with the best equipment, facilities and service on the Little Miami River.  We are confident that this combination adds up to the  BEST VALUE  available.

Trips

Whether you want a quick trip to get a taste canoeing or kayaking the Little Miami, or a full-day wilderness adventure, we have the trip for you. See our Rental Rates page for details.

Groups

We have special rates for groups. Discounts on canoe rental rates begin with five canoes. If your group has at least 25 people, you’ll love our Float & Feast package.

Operating Hours

We are now open most good weather days for canoe kayak and raft trips.  Please call ahead before coming out, as we do not have set hours this early in the season, but are available most of the time to get you on the River!

Most years we reopen for canoe, kayak and raft trips approximately mid to late April but this has been an unusual Winter and Spring and we were able to open early.  Please keep in mind that the majority of our staff is still in school (WSU,Hocking College, Miami, and Sinclair) and we normally are concentrated on maintenance tasks this time of year.  We still must complete these tasks but will do our best to also get you on the River.  Thanks in advance for your patience and we look forward to providing the best river experience possible.

Please see our Hours of Operation page for details on our normal schedule once the season is under way.

Remember that our hours of operation – especially in the Spring and Fall – are always weather dependent. You should call ahead and check for specific hours RiversEdge Outfitters is open. Even when the weather is good, our hours can be affected by the level of the Little Miami River. (The USGS web site shows current conditions on the Little Miami River near Spring Valley.)

And don’t forget – our trips leave on the hour, so please arrive 20 -30 minutes early to allow time for paperwork and other preparations. And make your pre-trip preparation the quickest and easiest, come with your waiver already filled out. You can get a copy of the waiver by clicking here .  Check out our youtube video.

 

Recent News

• 17 May 2012 : Weekend of May 19 and 20
  

  Conditions look great for the coming weekend with the river level nice and getting very clear.  Water temps are in the mid 60's.  Riversedge will run canoe kayak and raft [More...]

  
  
• 1 May 2012 : Open for Canoe Kayak and Raft Trips on the Little Miami River
  

  With the warm weather and the beginning of May we will be open and running canoe, kayak and raft trips most good weather weekdays.  Weekend hours for the month of [More...]

  
  
• 13 April 2012 : Open for canoe kayak and raft trips on Saturday April 14 and Sunday April 15
  

  RiversEdge Outfitters will be open for canoe kayak and raft trips tomorrow, Sat the 14th and Sun the 15th from 10 am to 3 pm with trips running every hour [More...]

  
  
• 2 April 2012 : OPEN for the 2012 SEASON
  

  RiversEdge will be open for canoe, kayak and raft rips on the Little Miami River most good weather days from this point on.  Good weather days require at least 65 [More...]

  
  
• 20 March 2012 : OPEN for Canoe Kayak and Raft trips!
  

  Starting today Tuesday March 20 we will be open for canoe, kayak and raft trips on the Little Miami River.  We will be open with limited hours the next three [More...]

  
  
• 10 March 2012 : Canoe and Kayak trip info for Spring 2012 at RiversEdge Outfitters
  

  We are busy preparing for the possible early opening for canoe, kayak and raft trips on the Little Miami River.  The River currently is is great shape as far as [More...]

  
  
• 15 November 2011 : End of 2011 paddling season
  

  Another great season on the Little Miami River has come to a close.  We are busy with maintenance and stowing away all the gear.  We have also  recently attended the [More...]

  
  
• 11 October 2011 : Closed the Weekend of October 15 and 16th
  

  RiversEdge will be closed this coming weekend but may be open later in October if the weather permits.