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    Saco Bound Canoe & Kayak

    2.4 (104 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Jay W.

    Made some last minute reservations for a full day kayak trip. I was a little worried about some of the reviews on here, but I had a really good time. The woman at the counter explained everything as far as parking and shuttle busses go. The van driver was friendly and the guy who checked us in at the launch was helpful. Definitely will return for a tubing trip!

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    Katie L.

    I have done this tubing trip once before so a friend and I decided to come back....and tube the Saco River on July 4th! It was a blast...while the sign in / lodge area was a chaotic mess of people, the staff handled this 90 degree holiday, pretty well. We got our tubes and were in the river 15 minutes beyond our quoted time. There were tons of other groups tubing but we never felt that it was overcrowded or uncomfortable. My only complaint would be that the check in people seriously mis judged the bus pick up times. If you know the river is running slow and that the 2-3 hour trip would be more like 3-4 hours (without swimming / paddling ahead)...let people know. I would have brought more sunscreen! (Knowing it was a holiday and that there were busses every half hour kept me from worrying but had i not done this before - that alone would have made me super nervous!) Other than the sunburn, we both had an awesome trip! Please remember to carry out what you carry in so others can enjoy this leisurely float for years to come!!!

    Calm waters make a relaxing river paddle.

    Excellent place to kayak! SBC&K has it going on with kind and helpful recreation professionals handling a super busy but organized and fast check in. Quality kayaks and efficient shuttle service. They made it a perfect day on the river!

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    Such a fun activity! It was a great experience, it was super easy and the kids absolutely loved it!

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    Saco Canoe Rental Company - Family Fun on the Saco

    Saco Canoe Rental Company

    3.8(59 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    A beautiful lazy river to put on your vacation itinerary. Did the 2hr float which was plenty of…read moretime to soak up the sun while relaxing on the water. Bring water shoes ahead of time! A bus will bring you to the drop off point. The river is very slow and had to apply some effort at points to keep moving. There are various sections along the river to stop at. There are two rope swings available downstream of the river. Definitely enjoyable with two hours being more than enough time.

    We've gone down the river a few different times with this tube rental group. Each time has been a…read moresuccess. The first few times we had large groups of people with us, all meeting up to go down the river together. They accommodated us the best they could and we did the rest. You can rent tubes, cooler tubes, dog tubes, kayaks, canoes and more. They provide you with a life jacket and ticket time to be ready for your shuttle. They then shuttle you to a drop off location along the mighty Saco River. They transport you, your tube, and all your belongings right to the drop off. You can choose the length of your trip upon purchase. There is a one mile, three mile, and five mile trip down river. You can choose to repeat the trip, as long as there is time before they close for you to do so. They open early, like 8 am and close at 5 pm. The river is beautiful, and varies in depth throughout the trip. There's plenty of beaches to stop and enjoy a packed lunch or a snack. Please stay off of any beach that says "private" as they are not part of the rental companies lands. There's a couple of rope swings to stop at, but remember, you're stopping with no liability on the rental company. They are not liable for much on these trips. You sign paperwork ahead of time, stating such. Their booth has some items you may need for the trip down river, such as waterproof bags, dry bags, phone bags, goggles, paddles, sunblock, sunglasses and more, of course all priced slightly up. I really enjoy renting and tubing with this company, they've got it down after all these years. Definitely a really fun thing to do during a hot summer day.

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    Northern Extremes - Kayak

    Northern Extremes

    3.6(24 reviews)
    5.3 mi

    Just got off the river from the 5 mile "4 hour" trip. Take advantage of the weekday rate which is…read more35 instead of 50. Reservation and arrival went OK. We were told that the trip would take 4 hours and we planned the day around that. We are not experienced kayakers but we finished in just under 2 hours.... The trip was uneventful, a leisurely float. We saw a blue heron and some geese. If you are looking to kayak in a wilderness setting, this part of the river is not for you. Nothing against the company but in 2 hours we had to dodge upwards of 100+ people floating on tubes not to mention flotillas of other kayakers and canoers. And the end of the trip we had to wait 40 min to be picked up and be brought back to were we parked and the driver was speeding and had the radio blasting--not very professional. The tandem kayak we were in was in good condition, name brand although the paddles were cheap. The star rating here is due to inconvenient transportation setup and driver professionalism (or lack thereof)

    We used a "sister company" during the winter for snowmobile trip and LOVED it. Signed up for a…read moretubing trip one sunny day in early August. Honestly so much fun!!! We had 10 in our group and it was awesome. Next time we will take a longer trip. This operation has thought everything out, Covid precautions were met and well thought through. DO IT! Plan a day trip next summer you won't regret it. Wear sunscreen

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    Outdoor Escapes New Hampshire - Autumn colors in NH on a custom photo tour.

    Outdoor Escapes New Hampshire

    3.7(3 reviews)
    12.8 mi

    I do not recommend any "Moose Tours" with Lucie. We drove 3 hours to meet her and she was an hour…read morelate to the meeting point(no cell service to contact her), completely unprepared for us as she "pulled the wrong file" "what did I tell you we were doing" We basically drove up and down route 26 for 6 hours looking for moose on the side of the highway. She stopped to asked the locals where to find moose and spoke endlessly about the types of trees in NH. No moose were spotted at all even after a desperate mosquito infested walk through the woods (yes, we had bug spray but it didn't make a difference). We were told "plan B" was to drive up and down the same highway at midnight to see if the moose were out. This was a surprise for my husbands birthday, It was a surprise for both of us! This was a complete waste of time and money.

    What a great experience we had and most of all a beautiful day with a great guide! I booked a one…read moreday trip kayaking for Lisa and I and it couldn't have went any better. Lucy met us in the morning and we went straight to the river. It was such a gorgeous and enjoyable ride and she was so pleasant and relaxed the whole way through. She gave us some simple tips on kayaking and also some nice information on some of the wildlife and history of the area. When we reached Lake Ossipee the wind was very strong which made the lake very choppy and her lead was so assuring in the challenge that lay ahead of us - she was awesome and we made it to the other side of the lake without any issues whatsoever. I would highly recommend Lucy if you want to experience a great day outdoors in the White Mountains

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    On the Saco Family Campground - The view of the playground from our site. The kids loved being independent and exploring. Loved the space.

    On the Saco Family Campground

    4.7(10 reviews)
    7.9 mi

    Ok, so I'm by NO means a campground person. Over the years I've actively avoided them, opting for…read morestate parks without RV's out of fear of landing in a trailer park instead of a campground full of residents rather than guests. This year I was convinced to join another couple families for their yearly trip to On the Saco Campground and I'm glad I did. It's not a huge place, but it's very well kept and VERY clean. No smelly outhouses or grimy bathrooms, both were maybe a little rustic but in good working order and again, very clean. My site was tree lined giving plenty of privacy, nicely mowed and had a fire ring. I don't know if they employ some kind of mosquito management but for a wooded site about 80ft from water, I didn't get one bite over my 3 night stay. There's a little store with pretty much any essential you may have forgotten for sale, small game room, washer/dryer, and dishwashing area. You can rent tubes and canoes, (I did both) and the staff is super friendly and helpful, (especially when we got caught in the rain and they came to pick us up earlier and at a different location than intended). They had some kind of activity everyday, I saw face painting one afternoon by the office, there was a glow stick parade one night, corn-hole tournament the next, and a movie night the third. A lot of Saco campground are shitshows, (I'm talking about you Fiddlehead!) full of wasted college kids, this place IS NOT THAT. If that's what you want, keep moving. However, if you're looking for a clean, friendly place that is definitely family friendly and a more peaceful but still fun experience I'd recommend On the Saco Family Campground for sure.

    Our family just left after a four night stay with our camper. I don't have one negative thing to…read moresay. I loved the non crowded feel. The owners Jason and Tori were hands down the nicest campground owners we've ever met. They were helpful, and accommodating. They went above and beyond with everything. It's a small campground and very family friendly. It's clean and has a real camping feel. The staff was also very friendly as well. We will definitely be back, and will highly recommend then to other fellow campers. I love supporting nice family campgrounds like this. Check them out!

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    Northern Waters

    Northern Waters

    3.6(5 reviews)
    54.3 mi

    Overall a great place to rent gear while at Lake Umbagog!…read more I'll be honest there was a staff misunderstanding/snafu that could have ended up being a really sour spot in our weekend, but the owner Thomas was amazing about going out of his way to fix things. The boat was in great condition, lifejackets were new, and the location of the shop was great for exploring and putting in. One thing to note, they apparently have spots on the lake that you can rent to camp at? Also their boats are cheaper than those at the state park, so maybe next year we'll go directly with NW for everything. Thanks again Thomas :) Jen

    Rafting was a normal experience with fun water currents and a fun ride. But after rafting, you're…read moregiven an option to go tubing for free, me and my family decided to go tubing down the river which we had to walk down the pathway which was fine. Once we got into the water with no instructor, the only instructions we were given was to follow the same path we took for rafting and swish towards the right after the bridge. We also were told not to get out of our tube. The experience was normal, but nothing really special, when we were tubing once we passed the bridge we tried to steer right, but nothing was happening due to the strong currents. When we were approaching the time where we're supposed to get out of the tube nothing changed. This led to me and my family having to evacuate our tubes and caused us to hit our feet on the shallow sharp rocks in the waters. It was painful and I don't recommend to anyone. We had to get out of our tubes, drag our tubes with us to the shore while hitting sharp rocks and it was not fun. Overall, the rafting was normal and expected, but the tubing was not fun and I recommended they have an instructor or staff help navigate the strong dangerous waters to prevent any accidents.

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    Saco Bound Canoe & Kayak - rafting - Updated August 2026

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