Pinnacle Ski And Sports | 1652 Mountain Rd, Stowe | (802) 253-7222
If you need to rent paddling equipment, check out this rental shop on Mountain Road in Stowe. Rent kayaks, canoes, and stand up paddleboards by the half day, full day, or several days. From this shop, strap your equipment to your car, and head to one of these nearby lakes or rivers.
Waterbury Center State Park | 177 Reservoir Rd, Waterbury Center | (802) 244-1226
This state park is adjacent to Waterbury Reservoir, which is an 850-acre lake that is up to 100 feet deep in some spots. The public boat launch is located in the state park and from there you can paddle around this lake to take in the changing leaves, the native species on the shoreline, and the beautiful Vermont sky.
Winooski River | Waterbury
This signature river in the area runs from Cabot to Lake Champlain and offers many great opportunities for paddling near Stowe. The Friends of Winooski River have published a great guide to paddling where you can find the best put-in spots, where the dams and rapids are, and a guide to all the plants and animals you'll see during your trip.
