Love's Canoe Rental Rates and The "Wild and Scenic" Clarion River

Rentals include 17' Aluminum Michi-Craft, 2 paddles, 2 life jackets

1. Rate for One Canoe
   • Saturday, Sunday or Holiday - $29.00 per day
   • Monday thru Friday - $28.00 per day
   • Weekly Rate - $75.00 per week
   • Weekend Rate - $47.00 (2 days)
   • Kayak Rentals - $16.00/day Every Day
   
   
2. Group Rate (5 canoes or more)
   • Saturday, Sunday or Holiday - $28.00 per day
   • Monday thru Friday - $27.00 per day
   • Weekly Rate - $70.00 per week
   • Weekend Rate - $45.00 (2 days)
   
   
3. Extra Equipment Rentals
   • Extra Paddles - .50 each per day
   • Extra Life Jackets - .50 each per day
   • Foam Block Car Rack - $1.00 per day
   • Trailer (holds 10 canoes) - $10.00 per day
     *when available, but you must rent a minimum 6 canoes
     
   
   
   
                                                                       *Click on the map for a full size view*
4. Special Note
   • Rentals must be returned NO LATER than 6:00 pm on day rented.
     
   • Pick up charges are extra - see chart for pick up points and fees
     
   • There is NO pick up service available for private boaters
     
   • Life Jackets must be worn
   • Minimum age = 6 years old
   • Renters take full responsibility for damage or loss of equipment. No charge for normal wear and tear. Renters must sign Agreement and Release Form.

RESERVATIONS:We will hold phone reservations for 5 days to allow mailing time for your deposit. If deposit is not received within 5 days we maintain the option and right to cancel your reservation. If your phone reservation is made less than 5 days before your trip date, you have only 24 hours to submit your deposit.

DEPOSITS: A deposit of $15.00 per canoe per day must be received before holding and reservation. Balance is due on day of your trip.

CANCELLATIONS: must be received at least 72 hous prior to your trip or your deposit cannot be returned.

METHOD OF PAYMENT:Checks accepted only for advance reservations - sorry, no credit cards for reservations.



Welcome to The Clarion River! Recently earning the "Wild and Scenic" status, this river flows through beautiful forested valleys located on the southern border of Allegheny National Forest.


While canoeing through all or part of the 61 mile stretch from Ridgway to Clarion you will find nature and beauty at its finest. You are cutting through some of the state's finest deer country and will often come across a few whitetails drinking from the stream or does with their fawns during the spring time. Raccoons, waterfowl and even an occasional black bear are not all that uncommon either.


You'll find primitive campsites abound and that flat shelves for dry, level tent locations are parallel to the river at the base of the wooded hills, which engulf much of this stretch. The huge rocks all around will make an excellent picnic stop.






How a river earns "Wild and Scenic" status!
The National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act was passed by Congress in 1968. The goal is "to preserve certain rivers with outstanding natural, cultural or recreational features in a free-flowing condition for the enjoyment of present and future generations".

Minimum requirements for eligibility include, firstly, that a river be free-flowing. Simply, there can't be any impoundments on the river stretches that are under consideration. The second requirement is that at least one "outstanding" value be identified. This value includes recreational, historical, scenic, cultural, ecological, in nature.



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