Canoe & Kayak Rental Services

Previously Adventure Bound Canoe

Along with our professionally guided trips, we also cater to self-guided trips and gladly provide basic information, advice, logistical support, and rental equipment to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for our clients.

Our full-service canoe & kayak supply can outfit any size trip from a single kayak to large family reunions, scout troops, and church groups. We have a huge fleet of canoes and kayaks as well as a full line of camping gear and supplies from coolers to firewood and dry bags. We deliver and pick up our rental canoes at no extra charge.

Purchase Maps

Water Flows

Missouri River at Fort Benton
Missouri River at Virgelle
Missouri River at Kipp Recreation Area
Marias River Near Chester
Marias River at 223 Bridge
Marias River at Loma

Personal Vehicle Shuttle

Missouri River

Fort Benton to Judith Landing

1 Vehicle 2 Vehicles 3+ Vehicles
$200 $190 $180

Wood Bottom to Judith Landing

1 Vehicle 2 Vehicles 3+ Vehicles
$200 $190 $180

Coal Banks to Judith Landing

1 Vehicle 2 Vehicles 3+ Vehicles
$200 $190 $180

Fort Benton to James Kipp

1 Vehicle 2 Vehicles 3+ Vehicles
$350 $340 $330

Coal Banks to James Kipp

1 Vehicle 2 Vehicles 3+ Vehicles
$400 $380 $360

Judith Landing to James Kipp

1 Vehicle 2 Vehicles 3+ Vehicles
$400 $375 $350

Marias River

Stanford Park to 223

1 Vehicle 2 Vehicles 3+ Vehicles
$175 $165 $150

Stanford Park to Loma

1 Vehicle 2 Vehicles 3+ Vehicles
$200 $190 $175

223 to Loma or the confluence of the Missouri

1 Vehicle 2 Vehicles 3+ Vehicles
$150 $140 $130

Shuttle Pricing

There is just nothing that beats the convenience of someone else driving you and your stuff back up the road after your time on the water. We use 10 passenger vans to run our shuttles, which usually makes booking a shuttle with us the most economical method to get you and your stuff back to your vehicle at the put-in. The savings with this method is due to our ability to combine groups and divide the cost among the passengers. While we can’t guarantee you will be sharing a van, odds are you will. We also provide canoe trailers with gear boxes. The same goes for private vehicle shuttles. Most likely we will be able to drive your vehicle down to the take-out in a caravan thus bringing down the cost for everybody.

Section Of River Per Van
(holds up to 10)
Fort Benton to Judith Landing $250
Wood Bottom to Judith Landing $250
Coal Banks to Judith Landing $250
Fort Benton to James Kipp $375
Coal Banks to James Kipp $450
Judith Landing to James Kipp $450
Great Falls to Fort Benton $125
Fort Benton to Coal Banks $125
Havre to Fort Benton $150
Great Falls, Fort Benton, Judith Landing and Back (Round trip) $470
Great Falls, Coal Banks, Judith Landing and Back (Round trip) $580
Great Falls, Fort Benton, Kipp Recreation and Back (Round trip) $595
Great Falls, Coal Banks, Kipp Recreation and Back (Round trip) $675
Marias River Map

Rental Items & Services

All our canoes and kayaks rent for $30 per day and include PFDs and paddles. We stock Old Town/Mad River/Wenonah/ canoes. All models are 17 feet or more in length and are constructed of royalex or polylink. Our canoes are selected for stability and durability. We have a few oversize 18-20 foot aluminum canoes and a couple shorter canoes for solos. We have seat backs for rent We also rent camping gear from coolers to tents. Starting at the bottom and going to the top, a chair is 2 dollars a day, a tent is $14 a day, everything else is in between.

Rental Item Price Per Day Description
Boat rental Kayak/Canoe/Paddle board $30 Old Town discovery 169 canoes, NRS Paddle Boards, Old Town Loon Kayaks
Specialty canoe (Kevlar) $50 Wenonah Escape
 Large aluminum $50
Cooler $5 Igloo 65 Liter
Seat Back $2 NRS canoe Seat backs
Chairs $2 NRS folding chair
Big Dry Bag $5 Fits all your essentials (tent, clothes, toiletries, sleeping bag, sleeping pad)
Small Dry Bag $2 Fits clothes and all your toiletries
Tents $10 Marmot 2-4 person tents
Sleeping bag $5 2 different kinds of bags that are according to weather. Both are freshly laundered
Sleeping pad/ Cot $5 Roll away cots and standard sleeping pads
Folding Toilet + Tent $10
Toilet bucket and seat $3
Dry Box $5 Action packer
Kitchen box $25 Everything you might need except for the stove. Let us know your numbers and menu
Table $5 Roll-a-table
Throw rope $3

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the sections of the river?

The river is separated into 3 different sections that are all give or take 50 miles.

  • Fort Benton to Coal Banks- Beautifully maintained farm land with an abundant supply of birds and wild life. This section you will need at least 2 days and 1 night.
  • Coal Banks to Judith Landing- This is the Historic White Cliff sections with amazing scenes of visionary enchantment. This section you will need at least 3 days and 2 nights. However, we suggest 4 days and 3 nights for hiking and relaxing.
  • Judith Landing to James Kipp Recreation- This is where the river widens into the badlands. There is big horn sheep, homesteads and a remote primitive feel about it. This section of river you need at least 3 days and 2 nights.

Is there fishing?

There is warm water fishing for Walleye, Carp, and Golden Eye.

Is the water filterable?

No! You will need to pack water with you for your entire trip. Our recommendation is a gallon per person per day.

Where can we get water on the river?

Coal Banks and James Kipp Recreation have water stations.

Where are the good places to camp?

There are a lot of great places to camp and we would be more than happy to sit down with you and go over the map and your options.

What do we do with trash?

There are garbage dump locations at Coal Banks, Judith Landing, and James Kipp Recreation.

What bathroom system do you suggest?

Due to strictly packing in and packing out human waste you will need to bring your own system. We use the ‘Wag Bag’ system and have those for sale.

What can we fit in one of your canoes?

You should be able to fit 2 water jugs, a cooler, a cube, 2 big dry bags, 2 small day bags, 2 camp chairs and firewood. View canoe dimensions here

Can we bring dogs?

We all love our fur babies (I love dogs too). You can bring your dog but be aware of the drawbacks to doing so. Rattlesnakes pose a real threat to unrestrained, curious dogs. Dogs will be walking through a lot of mud (and tracking it into the tent) and some of the hikes are too difficult for dogs (require some climbing). You need to pick up dog waste just like you would human waste (pack in, pack out). We allow dogs in the vans but will count them as a person when splitting shuttle costs.

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