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Kayak, Paddleboard, Canoe Rentals & more

Adventure Awaits

Adventure Awaits

Kayak, Paddleboard Rentals

Rentals

We rent & deliver expedition-grade kayaks, paddleboards, river tubes, packrafts and more. 

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Retail

Quality gear locally. Kokopelli Packrafts, SOL Paddleboards, NRS, and Aqua Bound Paddles.

Women + kid specific gear.

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Lessons

Group & private options. 

American Canoe Association Certified Guides will help you develop a solid foundation. 

Tour & Delivery

Tour & Delivery

We collaborate with local tour operators by providing additional gear & staff training. Guide services & equipment delivery also available.   

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Family Friendly Recreation

We offer unique, non-motorized water sport experiences in the Black Hills.  Perfect for all ages, from grandkids to grandparents. 

Have a large group?  We can accommodate! 

Remove hassle with our delivery options.

Located in

Hill City at

525 S. Newton Ave. Hill City, 57745

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Season opens June 1st

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Located a block off Main Street

South of the 1880 Trail

Across from Hill City High School

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Next to the Mickelson Trail - Burlington Northern Trailhead

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Centrally located to many

area lakes

  • Deerfield Reservoir
  • Horsethief Lake
  • Custer State Park - Sylvan Lake
Bicycles & Boats is a collaboration between us and Acme Bicycles
We've got all things floaty and they've got ebikes for the rail-trail!


Horsethief Lake & Deerfield Reservoir

Hill City is called the 'Heart of the Hills' for a reason.  Within 20 miles there are a dozen primo lakes to choose from.  Horsethief Lake is the closest at 6 miles. It is nestled behind Mount Rushmore and is a small 30 acre lake.  Deerfield Lake, 20 miles away is much larger at 430 acres.  Both are non-motized lakes.

Recreational Leisure Paddling

Speckled throughout the Black Hills, from north to south, we are blessed with over 25 public accessible flatwater lakes.  Some are big, others quaint and small.  Click the button below learn more. 

Go with the flow

Yes, we have whitewater paddling!  The season typically runs from April through June.  It is heavily dependent on winter moisture.  From Class I to IV, our streams are great for taking your paddling skills to the next level.  


For more information and to connect with the locals, check out our community's Facebook page - Black Hills Paddlers.

Places to Paddle

You've Got Options

From big to small, we've got it all.


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We are Black Hills Paddlesports! 

Kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, and packrafting.  Our focus is to help all ages and abilities feel comfortable and confident on the water. 


We offer expedition-grade inflatable rentals that are easy to transport & setup, group & private lessons, tour & delivery services, & equipment sales.  We are dealers for Kokopelli Packrafts, SOL Paddleboards, & NRS gear in western South Dakota. 


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June 1st - Labor Day

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Labor Day - Sept 30

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Season - Hours

Closed:

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Labor Day Monday



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