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“We love it here!” • “It was great. It’s very beautiful. Keep it up!” • “Place is serene and beautiful.” •
MENOKIN & THE TOWN OF WARSAW
KAYAKING
EXPERIENCE THE NORTHERN NECK BY WATER!
Paddlers may rent kayaks Tuesday - Saturday from June 1 - September 29 at the Menokin Visitors Center through our Rappahannock Outdoor Adventures partnership with the Town of Warsaw. Rates are $15 per hour per person. A four hour special is $45 per person.
Kayak rentals include all equipment (kayak, paddle, seat, life jacket). All renters must sign a waiver. Single and tandem kayaks are the same rate. NOTE: single kayak weight limit is 250 lbs; tandem kayak weight limit is 425 lbs.
Menokin also offers guided paddles led by Alice French throughout the season. 2025 Summer dates have been released! See details below. Register today!
hourly rentalS
$15/hour per person
Wed-Fri: 10am - 4pm
Sat-Sun: 9am - 3pm
4 hour special
4 hours @ $45.00 per person.
Wed-Fri: 10am - 4pm
Sat-Sun: 9am - 3pm
Kayak Rentals
Wednesday — Friday: 10am - 4pm, weather permitting.
Saturday — Sunday: 9am - 3pm, weather permitting.
Check in at the Menokin Visitor Center, then drive down to Menokin's kayak launch.
Includes all equipment- kayak, life jacket, paddle, and seat.
Rentals begin from the time you launch on the water.
$15 per hour per person; 4 hour special $45 per person.
Kayak Rentals Now Open!
Special Guided Paddles
Select dates June through October (weather permitting).
Led by Alice French, Director of Education & Programs, with support from Rappahannock Outdoor Adventure staff.
Park and check in at the Menokin Visitors Center (4037 Menokin Road).
Includes all equipment - kayak, life jacket, paddle, and seat.
$25 per person for two hours.
AUGUST 2025
Friday, August 8: Sunset/Full Moon Paddle (6:30PM - 8:30PM)
SEPTEMBER 2025
Saturday, Sept 6: Sunset/Moonlight Paddle (6PM - 8PM)
Saturday, Sept 20: Sunrise End of Summer Paddle (6:30AM - 8:30AM)
Guided Paddle Details and Times:
Click the “+” button for details and links to the menu of kayaking options, and then scroll down to guided paddles registration options
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Enjoy the sunset the evening before July 4th. Register Here.
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Celebrate Independence Day with this special discounted paddle with your family, partner, or solo! $5/person for a 1 hour paddle on Menokin Bay.
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Summertime and the living is easy, fish are jumping and the eagles are flying by!
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The ever popular Full Moon Paddle returns! The Indigenous Eastern Woodlands Tribes called this moon the Sturgeon Moon due to the abundance of this species during August. Today our sturgeon fish population are being closely monitored. Sturgeons are the most endangered species group on earth. These gentle giants have been around since the age of the dinosaurs, but are now on the brink of extinction due to overfishing, a flourishing illegal caviar trade and habitat loss. But we can still save sturgeons and in the process, revive the rivers they live in for the benefit of people and nature. Come explore the beautiful habitat we conserve to protect this ancient species and watch the sunset over the water.
What to bring:
Dress for the weather! Wear sunscreen, a hat, and clothes appropriate for the water. Our kayaks are sit-on-top style, so you will get wet! We recommend wearing sturdy shoes like Chacos or old sneakers- no flip flops. Also be sure to review our liability waiver, which must be signed before any lessons, rentals, or guided paddles. You can print and sign the waiver beforehand, or we have copies that you can sign when you arrive.
Kayak with ROA today!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Check in the Menokin Visitor Center, 4037 Menokin Rd., Warsaw, VA. Parking is available. Please arrive 10 minutes before your reservation time.
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Rentals are one hour or more from when you launch onto the water. Lessons include about 40 minutes of instructional time.
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There isn’t an age limit, though all paddlers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For children, it’s important that they have a properly fitting personal floatation device (PFD). Our youth PFD’s are suitable for paddlers 50 to 90 pounds.
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Yes! We do have guided paddles this year starting in June. Dates and times vary depending on the tides. New dates coming soon!
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In the event of inclement weather that creates unsafe conditions for paddlers, you may cancel your reservation for a full refund or reschedule it for another date. To change or cancel your reservation, please call 804-333-1776. Refunds are only available for weather-related cancellations.
Suggested Routes
Check out the maps below.
Dudley Route: 1.5 miles, approximately 30 mins.
Double Loop Route: 3.5 miles, approximately 75 mins.
Newland Bridge Route: 4 miles, approximately 90 mins.