Kayak Program

1 Kayak (For use on Tippecanoe River only)

Life Jacket

Paddle

Drop off upstream

Typically time with casual paddling 1.5 - 2.5 hours

Typical time with mainly floating and only paddling when necessary 2.5 -3.5

Typically time with casual paddling 5 - 6 hours

Typical time with mainly floating and only paddling when necessary 8-9 hours

Email: At least 48 hours in advance email potawatomiwildlifepark@gmail.com to check availability and reserve kayaks. We currently have 6 kayaks available. We highly recommend reserving in advance. In email please include 1. Date wanting to reserve for 2. Time you would like to start your kayak trip & 3. # of Kayaks needed

Park: Day of your scheduled kayak trip park at Potawatomi Wildlife park nature center. Here you will meet the park manager.

Waiver: Everyone will be required to sign waiver. If under 18 legal guardian must be present to sign. At least 1 adult 18+ must be present on the river with the group on the kayak trip.

Pay: At this time you will also pay the park manager for rentals in cash or check. We do not have change so please bring exact amount.

Ride: Potawatomi will transport you up to kayak trip starting point.

Enjoy: Take your time and enjoy your kayak trip.

Depart River: You will depart the river at Potawatomi Wildlife Park on your right hand side. This exit is less than 1 minute from the parking lot you arrived.

Sun shirt: We suggest a long sleeve sun shirt to protect from sun and insects.

Bug spray: We recommend a product that includes deet that can be reapplied during trip if needed.

Water proof bag and phone case: If you choose to take your phone, keys, wallet a waterproof case is very helpful

Snacks: Pack easy to access snacks. Please do not liter on the river.

Kids Toys: Bubbles, Sticky Hands, Ball, pop it

Additional helpful lists

• https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/kayaking-with-kids.html

• https://www.watersportswhiz.com/kayaking-with-kids/

• https://www.travelfashiongirl.com/kayaking-checklist/

$60 per kayak. (If sharing kayak with child no additional charge)

We have a total of 6 kayaks for rental

• 1 kayak - $60

• 2 kayaks - $120

• 3 kayaks - $180

• 4 kayaks - $240

• 5 kayaks - $300

• 6 kayaks - $360

*If you do not need drop off service upstream kayaks rate is $40 per kayak. For this rate you will need to arrange hauling kayaks and yourself upstream and transportation back to your vehicle at end of trip

The river has trees throughout that must be navigated by the kayaker. Some trees you go under, some over, and 1 tree if the water is high enough and you go on the 9 mile trip you must get out and lift kayak onto bank and around or over the limb. The obstacles give the trip some excitement and entertainment. Don’t let the condition scare you from enjoying a trip. Contact the park manager for more details if questions.