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    Nachand Canoe & Kayak

    4.5 (15 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Aaron E.

    What a great little operation this place has. I had never been kayaking in my life and this place made it so easy to do. We spent 4 hours on Harrods Creek and made our way near CQ. Had a great time. It was very simple to do. The reservations are done online. The kayaks are clean as well as the vests. The only draw back is limited parking but that was the only thing I could say negative about. If you have never done it. I suggest you do it. You will love it. I have shared some of my pictures. It's worth the cost. It's worth the time and a great way to have a date or family time.

    Matt R.

    I suppose you could say that Nachand Canoe and Kayak is as professional as it needs to be. I think it's run by a family living on the second floor of this building that sits on the bank of Harrod's Creek. We rolled up a little past 11 in the morning, and rang the bell. The young man who answered seemed groggy. "I'll be out in a minute!" He hustled down and set us up with canoes, paddles and life jackets. I asked him what their normal opening time is. "10 or 11," he says. We gave him a handful of bills, and he gave us a shove into the water, and that was about it. Maybe we could have received more instruction if we had asked for it, but I kind of like the no-muss approach. Harrod's Creek had a little more trash and debris than I remember, perhaps a consequence of the interstate construction. Still, if you get a little further upstream from the Ohio, it becomes more tranquil, plenty of fish, birds and turtles. If it hasn't rained, you're hard-pressed to even notice a current, so an out-and-back trip is no great challenge. We're thinking of trying Cave Country Canoes on the Blue River in Indiana next time, but I expect the odds are good that we'll end up right back here on Harrod's again next summer.

    Kelsie K.

    After striking out at another rental spot that was fully booked we found ourselves at Nachand. They were great about answering the phone and they had plenty of canoes, kayaks and paddleboards. The parking lot isn't huge but can definitely fit around 20 cars. Google maps takes you right to the location, but keep an eye out so you don't miss the sharp turn down to the water. The waiver and payment process was simple and the lady sent us off with directions to the waterfall. The water wasn't the cleanest, but we had a good four mile trip to the waterfall which was beautiful. The kayaks were well maintained and served their purpose.

    Tiffany D.

    I loved how easy it was to reserve a kayak online. We were in town for Memorial Day weekend and they had plenty of kayaks available. We did the half day (4 hours) double kayak and it was the perfect amount of time to get down the creek to the falls, have a little snack, and then head back. The total trip if you want to see the falls is 8 miles. I highly recommend going all the way to the falls, it was easy to pull the kayak up on the side and walk up.!

    Aaron D.

    My daughter and I had a great time at Nachand. Great online booking feature! Everything was very smooth from start to finish. We did a half day which is 4 hours and it was plenty of time. They mentioned if you wanted, you can bring your fishing pole and fish right out of your kayak. I can't wait to try it out. I noticed some fishing boats along our path so there has to be some great honey holes along the way. We also saw some great wildlife along the way too! The scenery was beautiful! If you want to swim and drink beers you can do that too. When your all finished, don't forget to grab a cold one and have lunch at the restaurant on site at the Dark Star cafe. Thanks Nachand for a great daddy-daughter experience.

    Lora C.

    My boyfriend and I rented the three person canoe. They are dog friendly so we also brought our dog. The staff is super friendly and helpful. I think the 4 hour package is the perfect amount of time. The river never felt too crowded and we had a great time!

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    We reserved stand up paddle boards, and the 4 hour time block was just about perfect for paddling up Harrods Creek and back.

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    Scenic River Canoe Excursions

    Scenic River Canoe Excursions

    4.6
    (50 reviews)
    90.7 mi

    My Mr. have been here before with this previous job. He highly recommended it. Plus it's only 15…read moreminutes from our home. You can book your reservations online however we decided to pay up at the desk due to the weather. Didn't know if it was going to rain but it turned out to be a gorgeous day. First it is required to sign a waiver then you check in. There are several options. You can choose between the 2,3,6 or 8.5 mile trek. You can rent tandem kayak, single kayak or canoe. We opted for the tandem kayak $86.00 for the both of us and we did the 6 mile round trip. You pick your life jacket, wait for your name to be called out and you take a bus. From there they will drop you off depending on what mile marker you chose. The staff makes sure to explain where to not go and when you have to be back. Make sure you are back by 7:00 pm. Once you get to the river you pick your paddle and kayak/canoe and off you go. You may hit some rough shallow spots but for the most part, it was smooth sailing. Make sure to pack a small cooler for your drinks. Stay hydrated. We also kayaked to Little Miami Brewing and had a couple of libations. That was fun! Overall the whole experience was great and I had a blast. Coming back the staff was super friendly, helpful and laid back. I would definitely come back. This place rocks.

    Fantastic canoe outing in the Little Miami River, facilitated by the Scenic River Canoe Excursion…read moreteam. This was our first time with this company (not first time on this river). The location was easy to find on Round Bottom Road, big grass/field parking lot and well - set up registration area. Getting signed in and life jacket was a breeze. The shuttle to the put-in outside of Miamiville for our "Fletcher" paddle was a quick ride, and our canoe, kayaks and paddles were waiting for us. A staff member was on hand at the river for those needing a push in, but otherwise it was easy to handle on our own. And we were off! There were little rapids on the way for some fun, a few "beaches" for taking a break. It was a Tuesday and we saw people paddling the whole way, but did not feel crowded at all. Saw lots fish, a few turtles and a turkey vulture. We did stop at Little Miami Brewing in Milford for a break which was fun. Return to the car was easy and again staff on hand to take your equipment. Great time and we'll definitely do it again!

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    Cave Country Canoes

    Cave Country Canoes

    3.3
    (29 reviews)
    34.9 mi

    My husband and I always love coming here for our weekend getaway... the river is so peaceful, water…read moreis clear and the kayaks provided are the good spacious kind. Their campsites are nice and right along the river by the ending of the kayaking trip. I love the fire things they provided. They are great for cooking on!! Bathrooms were a quick walk and I love the random decorations they have set out. I was unimpressed with the showers that they provide. I guess it is considered off-season right now because only one of the doors out of four was unlocked and there was poop smeared on the walls and on the floor... I understand not wanting to have to clean four separate showers but leaving one shower for everyone to have to use considering their isn't someone cleaning it daily is unprofessional and inconsiderate. Also, we asked for firewood and saw a pallet of it behind the building but wasn't allowed to purchase any. The hours on the store are flaky and I'm never coming in late April again. We wanted to avoid the crowds but that wasn't a good choice I guess. Also, tent camping left us hearing the neighboring tent guests sounding like hound dogs from midnight until 3 am. I went to sleep about 10 and woke up to sex sounds louder than anything I've ever heard. I was about to go offer them a pair of socks to shove in their mouths. Maybe I'm not meant for this lifestyle if there are no standards

    Excellent family ran business! Kind and helpful. truly appreciated all of their help during our…read morerecent class trip. Thank you Thank you Thank you

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    Tons of turtles along the river on different logs and trees that lay along the side.
    Tons of turtles along the river on different logs and trees that lay along the side.
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    Cheesy eggs and pancakes over the fire while overlooking the river
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