I went canoeing with my bf a few weekends ago and it was so much fun! I was a little nervous at first because all the reviews for this place were really old. We rented a canoe for 4 hours and enjoyed every second of it. The lady up front was superrr nice and she was very open to rescheduling because of weather. My bf and I tried on life jackets while she grabbed our canoe and paddles and she pushed us out into the water. There are two paths, a scenic path and a path with food, both are very pretty though. We saw so many animals but I could only take pictures of so many. When you go to the restaurants you do have to tie up your boat yourself but that's super easy like even I figured it out. There are two restaurants on the path, a bar type restaurant and a seafood restaurant. We went to the bar and i'd definitely recommend it! Overall we had sooo much fun and I can't wait to come back again!! read more

We reserved our kayaks online a few days before our trip. The morning of our reservation, the staff at Nachand emailed us to see if we'd like to reschedule since the weather forecast was predicting a chance of rain for the last two hours of our reservation time. We decided there to keep our original reservation since it there was only a small chance of rain. The staff on-site was super nice. They helped us load into the water & helped us get out. They had life jackets & various sizes so you could choose one that fit. Unfortunately for us, it rained about 45min after we got into the water but we found some trees to hide under until the rain stopped. It was actually pretty cool experience to watch it rain. Super relaxing. It was a nice kayak trip! Definitely will be back! read more

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Very grateful to have used this business over 4th of July weekend. With so many kayak rental companies temporarily closed because of COVID and the holiday, this gave us something nice to do on a hot Saturday out of town. We chose the 4 hour option, where you can paddle up to the state park or down to the river (but no further, they do not permit their rentals on the river.) the young men working that day were very polite and helpful. I would definitely rent from here again. read more

Nachand Canoe & Kayak - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Prospect, Kentucky

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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. read more

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We have been making a concerted effort to get out and enjoy nature lately, and Nachand Canoe & Kayak is a fantastic way to do this! The online reservation process is quick and straightforward - pick a type of water device (paddle board, kayak, or canoe), a length of time (4 or 8 hours), and a date/time, and you're good to go. The website cautions that parking is limited, but we had no trouble finding a spot. They employees were incredibly nice, making sure we felt comfortable with our equipment and had clear directions before we paddled away. They also have sunscreen and hand sanitizer for guests to use if needed. We reserved stand up paddle boards, and the 4 hour time block was just about perfect for paddling up Harrods Creek and back. We got caught in a rainstorm on the return trip, which just added to the excitement and definitely cemented the day in our memories. Outdoor adventure accomplished! read more

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. read more

Nachand Canoe & Kayak - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Prospect, Kentucky

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. read more

Nachand Canoe & Kayak - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Prospect, Kentucky

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Awesome experience!! The day of our reservation was rainy and before we were supposed to arrive we received a call making sure we still wanted to stick with your reservation date and time, we said yes and luckily the day was sunny and perfect. I thought it was a really nice touch for Brittany to call and confirm with our entire group. Our gps brought us right to the location and we were able to pay, grab life jackets, hop in our kayaks and be on our way! There were six of us and we rented 3 two person kayaks. The kayaks were comfortable and looked almost brand new, as well as the paddles. We all felt the price was unbeatable especially for four hours. We were happy to be able to bring small coolers on board with us. Reserving online is easy, the staff is great and our experience was unmatched. I would recommend supporting this business to anyone, even beginners. Looking forward to coming back read more

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.! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

Nachand Canoe & Kayak - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Prospect, Kentucky

We rented two double kayaks from Nachand and had a good experience. We were able to make the reservation online and sign the waver forms online before we arrived, so the experience was pretty simple. When we arrived for our trip, they made sure to clean all of the water out of our kayak before launching us on our voyage. The staff was friendly and helpful. The boats and vests were well maintained. read more

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It was a great adventure! I was able to easily book our trip online and their prices were fair. The director even called before our reservation to make sure we still wanted to kayak with the potential thunder storms and offered to reschedule. The staff was friendly and helpful. My only complaint is that some of the kayaks are lacking back support and it caused discomfort on our trip. However, this issue could've easily be fixed if we would've requested a different kayak. Overall, a great trip and I would book with them again! read more

Depends on what you are looking for.... I went on a Sunday morning at 9am. Called the number but no answer so just drove there, rang the bell and they came down and got the kayaks and off you go! No hassle which is cool. Only thing is, when we came back no one was there to help us get out. Had to do it ourselves and almost sprained my knee so be careful! No waiver, no nothing, you literally just had over $30 bucks and off you go! read more

Friendly people. Got us signed up and on the water quickly. Reasonable price of $55 for 4 hours which I think is more than enough time to get out on the water and enjoy the sights. We got 2 of the 3 person canoes and they were in good shape, no issues. Life jackets are provided and were also in good shape. Only downside is there is limited parking. read more