Please note that our Paw Paw River location is closed for the season - thanks for a great summer!
Paddle with us this fall at the following location:
Galien River, New Buffalo: Open weekends through October 13
Click the hyperlink above to view our live availabilty calendar and to make a reservation.
Hours subject to change based on weather conditions.
Plan ahead for your 2025 visit to the Paw Paw River
Just minutes from downtown St. Joseph and the Benton Harbor Arts District, you can explore beautiful wetlands on a rental kayak or stand-up paddleboard and paddle the Paw Paw River through Harbor Shores, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.
Please note that our Paw Paw River location is closed for the season - thanks for a great summer!
Paddle with us this fall at the following location:
Galien River, New Buffalo: Open weekends through 13
Click the hyperlinks above to view our live availabilty calendar and to make a reservation. Hours subject to change based on weather conditions.
Prefer not to reserve your rental equipment in advance? You’re welcome to drop by to rent, but please note that your selection may be limited – or not available at all – depending on demand. Please be sure to check our calendar for current hours.
Our Paw Paw River kayak and paddleboard rental site is located just outside downtown St. Joseph, Michigan, and the Benton Harbor Arts District, next to Renaissance Athletic Club, and 90 minutes from Chicago. Please note that you must pay to park in the Graham Avenue boat launch parking lot; the City of Benton Harbor charges $5 for 3 hours or $10 for all day parking. You also have the option of parking somewhere else and walking in.
Third Coast Paddling – Paw Paw River Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals
601 Graham Avenue
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022