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Hours vary based on weather and water conditions. Click "book now" at thirdcoastpaddling.com.
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Our Galien River kayak and paddleboard rentals are located at the New Buffalo City Boat Launch, across from the City Beach.
About Us
Explore Harbor Country via kayak or paddleboard at 6 rental locations:
Galien River, 200 Marquette Drive, New Buffalo - discover Harbor Country on a rental kayak or stand-up paddleboard as you paddle through the New Buffalo Marsh, a unique Great Lakes marsh that formed upstream from Lake Michigan.
Warren Dunes State Park, 12032 Red Arrow Highway, Sawyer - experience Michigan’s most popular state park in a whole new way – by renting a kayak, paddleboard, or sandboard! Paddling and sandboarding are the perfect way to explore the park's three miles of shoreline and to take in epic views of 260-foot dune formations.
Paw Paw River, 601 Graham Avenue, Benton Harbor - just minutes from downtown St. Joseph and the Benton Harbor Arts District, you can explore beautiful wetlands and paddle through Harbor Shores, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.
Silver Beach, 101 Broad Street, St. Joseph - consistently named one of the Midwest’s best beaches, Silver Beach offers a perfect location to paddle Lake Michigan and take in sweeping views of our iconic lighthouse.
Jean Klock Beach, Jean Drive, Benton Harbor - with its huge stretches of white sand and stunning views, Jean Klock Beach has been one of Michigan's favorite summer destinations for over a century.
Wade's Bayou, 52 Bayou Street, Douglas - rent a kayak or paddleboard at Wade’s Bayou Park in downtown Douglas - the perfect starting point for taking in the beautiful waterfront and natural scenery.
Hours vary based on weather and water conditions. Click "book now" at thirdcoastpaddling.com for hours and reservations.
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- To check our hours and availability, click here and select “book now” button for the location you’d like to visit.
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- Learn more about our Galien River kayak and paddleboard rentals in New Buffalo.
- Learn more about our Warren Dunes State Park rentals - kayaks, paddleboards, sandboards, and more!
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Father's Day Paddling Adventure
- Father's Day weekend kayak and paddleboard adventure at Third Coast Paddling's river and Lake Michigan locations throughout Harbor Country.
- Saturday Jun 14, 2025 - Sunday Jun 15, 2025
Summer Solstice on the Water
- Celebrate the summer solstice on the river or Lake Michigan with Third Coast Paddling kayak and paddleboard rentals.
- Friday Jun 20, 2025
