MENOKIN & THE TOWN OF WARSAW
KAYAKING
EXPERIENCE THE NORTHERN NECK BY WATER
Paddlers can rent kayaks Tuesday - Sunday from June 1 - September 29 at the Menokin Visitors Center, organized in conjunction with the Town of Warsaw.
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.
We also offer guided paddles each month. Our schedule of guided paddles will be available by June 1st, so please check back. Registration coming soon.
hourly rentalS
$15/hour per person
Tue-Fri: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat-Sun: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
4 hour special
4 hours @ $45.00 per person. Tue-Fri: 10 am - 4:00 pm
Sat-Sun: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Kayak Rentals
Tuesdays through Sundays, 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.
Kayak Rental Reservations Open June 1, 2024.
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.
$40 per person.
Schedule coming soon.
Kayaking Lessons
Times will be posted before June 1st, so please check back.
1 hour total, including instruction on kayaking basics: entering your kayak, paddling techniques, water safety, and exiting your kayak.
Kayaking Lesson Reservations Open June 1, 2024.
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.
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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 804-313-7640. 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.