Explore Blackwater’s Rivers, Refuge & Coastal Eats
Guided kayak tours, rentals, bike excursions, boat charters, and a Chesapeake crab feast in Cambridge, Maryland.
Featured Trips & Rentals
From signature guided paddles to self-guided routes, rentals, and specialty experiences — choose the adventure that fits.
About Blackwater Adventures
Blackwater Adventures is an outdoor recreation provider based in Cambridge, Maryland, offering guided tours, equipment rentals, and specialty experiences on and near the Little Blackwater River and Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.
The company operates guided kayak tours, self-guided paddles, bike tours, canoe and kayak rentals, fishing kayak rentals, stand-up paddleboard rentals, and multi-day non-motorized rentals. Blackwater Adventures also offers powerboat multi-day rentals, parking/launch options, off-site rentals, and curated experiences such as a Crab Feast and winery kayak and bike tours at Layton’s Chance Winery.
Guided options include a signature Little Blackwater River Kayak Tour that focuses on paddling technique, local history, and wildlife viewing, plus a Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Bike Tour led by experienced guides. The Transquaking River Self-Guided Kayak Tour provides shuttle transportation and a bridge-to-bridge route through brackish swampland and forest. Rental inventory includes on-site kayaks, canoes, bikes, stand-up paddleboards, and a 19-foot Triumph 170 bay boat with a 115 hp outboard for multi-day trips.
Blackwater Adventures emphasizes easy access to equipment, wildlife viewing opportunities—such as bald eagles, herons, otters, and the Delmarva fox squirrel—and excursions tailored to group needs. The business serves locals and visitors in Dorchester County who seek nature-based recreation, fishing, or seasonal seafood experiences. Booking details, safety equipment, and shuttle logistics are provided with each trip.
Reservations accommodate solo paddlers, families, and small groups, with custom itineraries available for special requests, education programs, and corporate outings when scheduled in advance through the reservation system or by phone. Year-round seasonal scheduling options are available upon request.
Book a Blackwater Adventure Today
Reserve guided tours, rentals, or the Crab Feast—easy online booking and clear safety guidance ensure a smooth experience.