5 Hours on Saxapahaw Lake

"By discovering nature, you discover yourself." - Maxime Lagacé

Guests put in and take out at the same location for this trip, traveling upriver from the Saxapahaw Lake Paddle Access dock, exploring the impounded flatwater above Saxapahaw dam, and returning to the dock whenever they're ready. Guests are free to swim, fish, birdwatch, and picnic in their boats at their own leisure before returning.

Saxapahaw Lake is an ideal trip for families and perfect for beginner paddlers, with the scenery of the river but the tranquility of a lake. There is no noticeable current, no motor boats, no rocks in the river bed, and guests can return whenever they need to!

Our staff will give all guests a safety briefing, and can offer basic paddling instruction and answer any questions about the lake. We also help guests in and out of their boats, making this trip reasonably accessible even for guests with mobility challenges!

A 5 hour paddle is great for guests who want to spend most of the day relaxing on the river, whether fishing, birdwatching, or picnicking on the sandbar. It's also about how long it takes to paddle all the way up to the Swepsonville dam and back to the dock, if you want to see this entire 5.5 mile section of the Haw!

10-Man Voyageur Canoe
We are now renting our Voyageur canoe on weekends at Saxapahaw Lake! This 25-foot canoe seats up to 10 paddlers and has ample storage room for coolers and other items. Perfect for team-building, birthday parties, weddings, and family outings with lots of young children!