Shenandoah River Gear Rentals

Take It Yourself

Front Royal Outdoors offers You-Take-It rentals for guests that want to take their choice of watercraft to another river, lake or stream. You-Take-It rentals are just that, you bring your racks and straps, you load the boat and haul it away, repeating the process to return the boat. For full service trips that include shuttle service, you will want to book a trip from our trip menu. Paddlers with their own boats that need an extra boat for friends can rent a you take-it, secure it to their vehicle and off they go. Best of all is that we only rent top quality equipment from Old Town, Wenonah, & Jackson Kayak. Included with each rental are our well maintained and clean paddles and life vests. To sweeten the deal, we allow our guests to pick the boat up during the last half hour of operation the day before your planned paddle and only be charged for the day the boat is used. Note: when coming to pick up your rental you will be required to have a signed waiver for each participant (no exceptions). We suggest taking advantage of our e-waiver.  Let Front Royal Outdoors provide your gear needs for your next trip outside of our shuttle area. Note: two cars are required so you have a car at the take-out.

You-Take-It Rental Options

Do Not Select A You-Take-It Option If You Want Shuttle Service Included. For Trips That Include Shuttle Service, Please Click Here Book Now

Watercraft Specific Pricing Available Below

1 Day Rental

2 Day Rental

3 Day Rental

Canoe Rentals

If you’re planning a one day or multi-day canoe trip to another river, the only way to go is a You Take-It package. We’ll provide the top quality boats, paddles & life vests, you put the boat on your car and strap it down. Don’t forget to bring your straps or rope to tie the boat to your car. Two cars needed, one at the take-out and the other car with the boat on it at the put-in.

Because we know the river has called and you must answer.

Recommended 2 per canoe, maximum of 3 people per canoe. Minimum age 6.

  • 1 Day: $60
  • 2 Days: $113
  • 3 Days: $152

*Receive 10% off weekday trips. Discount offered Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

a woman canoeing in Virginia

Kayak Rentals

When you’re jumping in with a group of friends for a river trip but don’t have a kayak, the way to go is a You Take-it Kayak package. We’ll provide you with your choice of sit-in or sit-on-top kayak, paddle & life vest, you put the boat on your car and strap it down. Don’t forget to bring your straps or rope to tie the boat to your car. Two cars needed, one at the take-out and the other car with the boat on it at the put-in.

Because we know the river has called and you must answer.

Minimum age 6.

  • 1 Day: Solo Kayak: $40/Tandem Kayak: $62
  • 2 Days: Solo Kayak: $69 /Tandem Kayak: $113
  • 3 Days: Solo Kayak: $91/Tandem Kayak: $152

*Receive 10% off weekday trips. Discount offered Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

two teen girls kayaking in Virginia

Fishing Kayak Rentals

With the popularity of fishing kayaks growing by leaps and bounds, You-Take-It Fishing kayak rentals are becoming popular as well. Guests enjoy the flexibility of being able to take the fishing kayaks to other rivers and lakes in search of the next story of the one that got away. We’ll provide you with fishing kayak, special fishing paddle & life vest, you put the boat on your car and strap it down. Don’t forget to bring your straps or rope to tie the boat to your car. Two cars needed, one at the take-out and the other car with the boat on it at the put-in.

Because we know the fish have called and you must answer.

Minimum age 6.

  • 1 Day: $66
  • 2 Days: $114
  • 3 Days: $151

*Receive 10% off weekday trips. Discount offered Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Shenandoah River fishing

SUP Rentals

Stand-up Paddleboards are great fun to take to your favorite river, lake or beach. The ease of loading and strapping a couple of boards to a car makes the You Take-It option of SUP rentals very popular with guests. Guests can stop by in the afternoon before the trip, strap down a couple of boards and be ready to hit the water in the morning for a fun filled day. We’ll provide you with the paddleboard, paddle, life vest & helmet, you put the board on your car and strap it down. Don’t forget to bring your straps or rope to tie the boat to your car. Two cars needed, one at the take-out and the other car with the boat on it at the put-in.

Maximum of 1 person per board. Minimum age 6, but a recommended minimum age of 12.

  • 1 Day: $45
  • 2 Days: $65
  • 3 Days: $85

*Receive 10% off weekday trips. Discount offered Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

four teen girls on SUP rentals

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Talk To Our Adventure Experts


Whether you want to lazily float down the river in a tube or just get away for an hour or a couple of days in a canoe, kayak or raft, we can provide the expertise and knowledge to help you plan your Shenandoah getaway.

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