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We offer kayak and canoe rental which includes transportation to and from the Green River and Nolin River inside Mammoth Cave National Park just outside Cave City Kentucky. We also offer shuttle service for those who have their own equipment. 

* We are licensed to operate within Mammoth Cave National Park* 

3 Paddle Locations

All paddles are pet and family friendly!

5 hours

$95

Nolin River to Houchins Ferry

9 miles 4-6 hour paddle time

This trip starts at the Tailwaters of Nolin Lake and will take you past towering bluffs to the Green River. Beautiful old growth forest provides cool shade most of the way. This trip requires paddling up river approx. 1 1/2 miles to the exit point at Houchins Ferry.

6 hours

From: $60

Green Ferry to Houchins Ferry

12 miles 5-7 hour paddle time

This trip will take you past Boardcut and Crump islands and several caves. This is a winding twisting section of the river that will take you right past Turnhole Spring. This trip can also be spread over 2 days, camping overnight.

4 hours

From: $50

Dennison Ferry to Green Ferry

7.5 miles 3-4 hour paddle time

This popular trip features a cave entrance and several islands where you can stop and look at tadpoles in a pool, shells, take a picnic lunch or just time to relax and bird watch (Bald Eagle sightings reported!).


Have your own canoe or kayak?


Bring your own kayak or canoe and we will provided the transportation! We have roundtrip shuttle services to the areas below:


  • Dennison to Green
  • Green Ferry to Houchins
  • Dennison to Houchins


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We provide great services

Kayak & Canoe Rentals

Single & tandem kayak, as well as, small to extra large group canoes.

Shuttle Service

We also offer shuttle service for those who have their own equipment.

3 Amazing Routes

Explore Mammoth Cave National Park in a tour that fits you.

Pet & Family Friendly

All of our paddle options are great for families and pets.

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