Dan River Company
Kayak and canoe rental store with a pub offering river day trips and multi-boat shuttling.
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James RutherfordWhat a great day on the Dan River with Dan River Company! The river is absolutely beautiful, with amazing rock cliffs and clear water. For just $20, the owner provided shuttle service to a private inlet, and gave a very informative ride upriver. The float back to the car was smooth and easy for beginner paddlers. My friends and I had a fantastic time and took some great pictures. The float took us a bit longer than the estimated 3 hours (more like 5.5), so it's a good idea to set aside extra time if you like to hop out and look for arrowheads and cool rocks. Also, if the water is low (we had 95 cfm), be prepared for some walking. For a smoother ride, it might be better to go when the water is higher. The sweet, brown and white dog near the cliffs was a memorable highlight! He was so sweet and jumped right in my girlfriend's boat.
Sep 15, 2025 · Google Review
Tabitha JonesWe had an absolute blast! The staff was friendly and very knowledgeable. Plenty of places to pull off and picnic.
May 8, 2026 · Google Review
Rita JamiolkowskiDan River Company was such a pleasure to work with! They called me back right away, answered all my questions, and were just genuinely enjoyable to talk to. I was a little late and they were more than accommodating and gave me grace. When I got there, the shuttle driver was super friendly, loaded my gear, and walked us through what to expect on the float. Everything he told us lined up perfectly, and the river itself was even better than I imagined, absolutely beautiful. The tips they gave made it easy to know exactly where to get out, so the whole day was smooth and stress-free. Honestly, it exceeded every expectation.
Sep 1, 2025 · Google Review
Michael BarnesThe Dan River is a very beginners style river great for families. While we typically like more adventure, it is a nice float with a few areas of excitement like jump rock. I also saw two otters on this latest trip!. Dan River Company has nice boats for rent or you can use their shuttle service for $20, which is what we did. Very nice people helping load and drive. Don't forget to stop in the Grey Heron after you finish your float! Incredible beer selection with great outdoor seating.
Aug 13, 2025 · Google Review
Kaitlin VanderLindenExcellent trip down a section of the Dan River. Equipment was in great condition, our shuttle driver gave good advice for navigating the frequent little rapids over the rocky river bed. We launched at 11 am, took a break for lunch on a small beach, then reached the take out point (where we parked) at 1:30 pm. Highly recommended, challenging enough to keep us attentive but we never felt out of control.
Jul 26, 2025 · Google Review