Lebanon Hills Regional Park equipment rental
Canoes, kayaks and paddleboards are available for rent during the summer season at the Lebanon Hills Visitor Center for use in Lebanon Hills Regional Park. Online reservation can be made up to seven days in advance.
Make a reservation
Hours
May 24-Sept. 1
Open daily, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Rental rates
All rentals include paddles and lifejackets.
- Canoes and kayaks: $12 per hour
- Premium portaging canoes: $35 per half day (four hours or less), $55 full day (more than four hours)
- Stand up paddleboards: $17 per hour
- Late return fee (equipment returned after the reservation period is subject to a late return fee): $20
Lake Byllesby Regional Park equipment rental
Canoes and solo, sit-on-top kayaks are available to rent at the Lake Byllesby Campground office for use at Lake Byllesby Regional Park.
Hours
Friday, May 2–Saturday, Oct. 11
Sunday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Friday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Watercraft keys and equipment must be returned to the campground office nightly by 6:30 p.m.
Equipment available by walk-up
Rentals are only available by walk-up. No online reservation accepted.
Rental rates
Canoes and solo, sit-on-top kayaks (includes paddles and life jackets):
- 1-hour rental: $12
- 3-hour rental: $30
- Full day rental (no overnights): $45
- Late return of equipment will be charged the hourly rate
Group rates
None. There are no group discounts or reduced rates.
Group reservations
Available at Lebanon Hills Regional Park only. Equipment rental available to organized groups by reservation only. Accommodation is based on advance notice and availability. To inquire, contact the Lebanon Hills Visitor Center at 651-554-6530.
Rental policy
Must be 18 years of age to reserve watercraft. Users under the age of 18 can use rented equipment as long as the watercraft has been reserved and checked out by a parent or guardian over the age of 18. Rented equipment is for use in Lebanon Hills Regional Park or Lake Byllesby Regional Park only and cannot be transported offsite.
Payment & cancellation policy
Payment is due upon reservation or time of rental. Cash, Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted. Changes to reservations can be made 24 hours or more in advance of the rental start time. For a full refund, cancellations must be made 24 hours or more in advance. Changes to reservations and cancellation refunds are not available 24 hours of less in advance.
During severe weather conditions, watercraft rentals may be suspended for the safety of park visitors. These conditions include high winds, thunder and lightning. If rentals are suspended, reservations will be fully refunded. Rentals can resume after 30 minutes of lightning-free sky.
Summer equipment rental fleet
Canoes
The Lebanon Hills fleet of canoes is comprised of
Wenonah canoes. Two ultra-light canoes are available for portaging throughout the park. These models weigh just 42 pounds.
Lake Byllesby has four
Wenonah Southfork canoes for rental.
Canoes can seat up to four people (two paddlers and two passengers), not to exceed the manufacturers weight capacity of 1,000 pounds.
Rental rate includes paddles and lifejackets. Lifejackets are required. Check availability and make a reservations.
Kayaks
Solo kayaks
The fleet of solo kayaks is comprised of
Perception Access (sit on-top) and
Perception Prodigy (sit-in cockpit) models.
Portaging carts available for check out at no additional fee. Rental rate includes paddle and lifejackets. Lifejackets are required.
Tandem kayaks
The fleet of tandem kayaks is comprised of
Perception Cove models. Tandem kayaks can be adjusted to be used as a solo kayak with one paddler as requested.
Portaging carts available for check out at no additional fee. Rental rate includes paddle and lifejackets. Lifejackets are required.
Stand up paddleboards
The fleet of stand up paddleboards is comprised of
BIC-Sport models.
Paddleboards are for use on Schulze Lake only. They are not permitted on the water trail and portage route. Rental rate includes paddle and lifejackets. Lifejackets are required.
Pets
Pets are permitted to ride in canoes and kayaks. Pets must be leashed at all times and not be tethered to the watercraft. Pets are not permitted on the paddleboards.
Accessories
Dry boxes are available upon request at no cost with any watercraft rental (dry boxes float and are large enough to contain car keys and a cell phone).
Fishing equipment
Fishing equipment is available to lend free of charge.
Live bait
A small variety of live bait is available for purchase inside the equipment rental office.