Best Kayaking in Texas
We list 53 kayaking venues in Texas across 23 cities, with an average visitor rating of ★ 4.7/5 from 18,660 reviews. Every listing includes an address, phone, opening hours, customer reviews, and photos where available.
See also: All sports in Texas · Kayaking across the US · The 10 Best Kayaking Facilities in Texas for 2026
San Antonio holds the most venues. Start with Paddle SMTX, a canoe and kayak rental service in San Marcos where visitors talk about a welcoming atmosphere. It has a rating of 5.0. Another good spot is Guadalupe Canoe Livery in Spring Branch. People mention the staff and how clean this rental service is. All 20 venues that publish hours open on Sundays.
Kayaking by city in Texas
Top-rated Kayaking venues in Texas (ranked)
Ranked by review count weighted by rating.
Lady Bird Lake Rentals & Tours
20 N Interstate Hwy 35 Service Rd, Austin, TX 78701
Austin Rowing Club
74 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78701
Rowing Dock
2418 Stratford Dr, Austin, TX 78746, United States
Get Up And Go Kayaking – Grapevine
Boathouse Dr, Grapevine, TX 76051
Paddle SMTX
170 Charles Austin Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666, United States
Live Love Paddle Austin Kayak Tours and Rentals
1610 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
Riva Row Boat House
2101 Riva Row, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Buffalo Bayou Kayak Tours & Kayak Rentals
1019 Commerce St, Houston, TX 77002
Zilker Park Boat Rentals
2101 Andrew Zilker Rd, Austin, TX 78746, United States
Lone Star Kayak Tours
200 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704
Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78703
Austin Paddle Shack
200 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704
Lonestar Adventure Sports
Kayak Point, Grapevine, TX 76051
Guadalupe Canoe Livery
8195 US-281, Spring Branch, TX 78070, United States
DFW SURF
3000 Meadowmere Park Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051
DFW Surf
100 Bridgeview Dr, Little Elm, TX 75068
Bluet SUP – Paddleboard and Kayak Experiences
Pilot Knoll Park, 218A Orchid Hill Ln, Argyle, TX 76226
White Rock Paddle Co.
389 E Lawther Dr, Dallas, TX 75218
Lake Austin Calm – Paddle Board and Donut Boat Rentals
Lower Deck/Dock, Mozarts Coffee, 3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
Peace Paddling
1206 Summit Edge Dr, Austin, TX 78732
Little Ponderosa River Outfitters (tube and kayak rental)
2001 Ponderosa Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78132, United States
Bumper Boats and Kayaks at Discovery Green
1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010
Paddle TX
1273 River Terrace, New Braunfels, TX 78130, United States
North Lake Conroe Paddling Co.
13988 Calvary Rd, Willis, TX 77318
Trinity River Kayak Co
1601 E Sandy Lake Rd, Coppell, TX 75019
Mission Kayak
100 E Guenther St, San Antonio, TX 78204, United States
Yak N Sup at Hidden Coves Marina – Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals
20400 Hackberry Creek Park Rd #200, Frisco, TX 75036
SUP SMTX
Riverside Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666, United States
Deussen Kayak Ramp
Houston, TX 77044
Lake Austin Kayak Rentals
1600 City Park Rd, Austin, TX 78730
Austin Lit
1601 1/2 Stephen F Austin Dr, Austin, TX 78703
Hickory Creek Kayaks
711 Leatherwood Ln, Denton, TX 76210, United States
Hill Country Paddle Sports
1 City Lake Road, Boerne, TX 78006, United States
Lakes Edge Boat House
1970 Hughes Landing Blvd, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Wild Texas Tours
1019 Commerce St, Houston, TX 77002
Explore Lake Granbury Kayak Rentals
Woodhaven Ct, Granbury, TX 76048
Fort Worth Kayak Rentals
7750 Jacksboro Hwy, Fort Worth, TX 76135, United States
The Expedition School
1103 Cincinnati Ave, San Antonio, TX 78201, United States
Adventures Unlimited Paddling Company
480 N Taylor St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, United States
Clear Creek Kayaks
League City, TX 77573
Paddle Canyon Lake
1178 Comal Park Rd, Canyon Lake, TX 78133, United States
Spillway Kayaks
6168 Park Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76135, United States
The Expedition School
3400 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78207, United States
Flatwater Enterprises
5300 Falcon Wood Ct, Arlington, TX 76016
Kayak Power
2331 Gus Thomasson Rd, Dallas, TX 75228
Mission Reach Paddling Trail Access Point
927 VFW Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78223, United States
Alamo Adventures
124 Aubrey St, San Antonio, TX 78204, United States
Texas River Company
10534 Rocking M Trail, Helotes, TX 78023, United States
Mission Reach Paddling Trail Access Point
Padre Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214, United States
Texas River Co
331 Roosevelt Ave, San Antonio, TX 78210, United States
Paddleboard Medina Lake San Antonio
7160 Co Rd 271, Mico, TX 78056, United States
LakeLife PaddleBoard Rental
2185 Old Sattler Rd, Canyon Lake, TX 78133, United States
Kayak
480 N Taylor St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, United States
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Frequently asked questions about Kayaking in Texas
How many Kayaking facilities are listed in Texas?
We list 53 kayaking venues across 23 cities in Texas.
Which city in Texas has the most Kayaking venues?
Based on our directory, Austin has the most kayaking venues (12).
How are the venues ranked?
Venues are ranked by a combination of average customer rating and total review count from Google. We do not accept paid placements for ranking position.
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