Description
We are open for the 2024 season. We will be closed when Phil Moore Park is closed for special events. We will also close when water levels or weather conditions make boating unsafe. Make sure you check out the website for hours of operation. Drakes Creek Canoe offers a 6 mile trip, usually 3-4 hours in duration. Our rentals include a shuttle to the put-in location, paddles, and a flota
tion device. We can accommodate groups of up to 50 people by reservation. Last departure for the Short Trip is 2:30 p.m. How It Works: Check the calendar on our website to make sure the day you want to paddle is not a black out date. (We operate on County Parks and we are closed when Phil Moore Park is closed to the public). Text to reserve your boat and shuttle time. Arrive at the east side of Phil Moore Park, the side with the dog park, about 20 minutes before your scheduled shuttle. We'll meet you, get you matched to your boat and gear, fill out paperwork and take your payment before shuttling you to the put-in. Our Short Trip is $40 for a kayak, $65 for a tandem kayak and $55 for a two-person canoe. A third passenger weighing less than 85 pounds is allowed to ride in a canoe for an extra $10. We recommend this for all of our guests under age 10. The put-in for the Short Trip is located at Romanza Johnson County Park. It is 6 miles upstream from the take out point for a 3-4 hour trip. The last shuttle departure for the Short Trip is at 2:30 p.m. The take out point is located at Phil Moore Park. Parking and shuttle pick up are located on the East side of Highway 231, Scottsville Road. Paddling times are for an average person paddling steadily with occasional breaks. If you would like to stop and enjoy the scenery, picnic or fish, please plan accordingly. Boats must be turned in no later the 6 p.m. Any boat not returned by 6 p.m. will be assessed a late fee of $25 per half hour late. The fee for any lost equipment will be the replacement cost of that item plus $25. Legal Disclaimer: All renters must be 18 years of age or accompanied by a parent or guardian. Waiver/release of liability must be signed before anyone will be allowed to rent a boat. Floatation devices must be worn at all times. No illegal drugs or alcoholic beverages of any kind are allowed on any trips, shuttles, or parking areas. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone we feel may be in violation of our policies. Coolers will be checked for any non-permitted substances. If a rescue team must sent out for you, the renter will agree to pay all charges. All trips and rentals are subject to river conditions. No rentals will be made in case of flood or inclement weather. The waterways of Kentucky belong to every citizen of the Commonwealth. However, the land adjacent to the waterways are privately owned. Please respect the private property of others, and keep the waterways in excellent condition.
