Kayaking, Canoeing, and Rafting in Alabama

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George Sayour
George Sayour
George Sayour is an American Canoe Association–certified kayak instructor. He regularly leads workshops on paddling basics, techniques, and safety.
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Updated on 05/24/19

The state of Alabama has all the kayaking and canoeing options you can possibly think of. This really is remarkable because Alabama is primarily thought of as a southern state, not really containing mountains, with not much coastline to speak of. Yet there are plenty of Alabama Kayaking options for both whitewater paddlers and sea kayakers looking to do some paddling in this Gulf Coast State. Here is information that will help you find the perfect paddling destination within the State of Alabama. Go Paddle AL!

Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking in the State of Alabama

Alabama has the climate and the landscape that makes for some beautiful and enjoyable recreational kayaking and canoeing adventures. Whether its float trips, sit-on-top kayak rentals, secluded paddles, or just a place to get out on the water, Alabama has all of the above. Here are some resources to help you rent a kayak or canoe or simply to find a place to your own in.

Sea Kayaking in Alabama

Most of the United States population probably didn’t realize that Alabama had any shoreline or beaches to speak of. That is, until the hurricanes of the recent past brought the Gulf Coast of the U.S. smack dab into the spotlight. As a result, Alabama’s 53 miles of coastline and 600 miles of tidal shoreline have come into broader focus. Here is information about sea kayaking Alabama’s portion of the Gulf Coast.

Alabama’s Whitewater Kayaking

Alabama isn’t the first state that comes to mind when one thinks of whitewater kayaking. It is therefore astounding to think that there is a 90 foot runnable waterfall in the state. Of course, that’s not for any of use to run, but it does speak to the gradient of the rivers in this southern Gulf Coast State. Here are some of the whitewater kayaking options in Alabama.

Whitewater Rafting in Alabama

Where’s there’s whitewater kayaking, you’ll also find some whitewater rafting. Here is the information you’ll need to go rafting in Alabama.

Nearby Paddling

There is a great variation of paddling within the vicinity of the state of Alabama. Florida’s coastline is within reach of Alabama. Tennessee is also within striking distance of Alabama. Here is some information on paddling in these neighboring states.

General Canoe, Kayak, and Rafting Information for Alabama

There are clubs, associations, outfitters, rentals, and instruction locations all over the state. Here is some additional information for canoeing, kayaking, and rafting in the state of Alabama.