Paddle the New River — Easy Rentals, Shuttles & Overnight Trips

Zaloo’s Canoes — New River Trips from Jefferson, NC

Zaloo’s Canoes offers a range of paddling experiences on the New River near Jefferson, North Carolina. Whether planning a two-hour tubing float, a five- or ten-mile canoe or kayak trip, or a customizable overnight paddle and riverside camping, Zaloo’s Canoes provides the equipment, access points, and shuttle logistics to make each outing straightforward.

Trips & Options

• Overnight Tandem Kayak Trip — Customizable overnight kayaking with choices for camp locations like Wagoner Access and the New River Outpost.
• Overnight Canoe Trip — Tailor a canoe camping route using multiple river access points and flexible takeout options.
• Overnight Single Kayak Trip — Solo paddlers can plan multi-night itineraries with shuttle support and riverside camping.
• 10-Mile Canoe & Kayak Trips — Full-day, scenic paddles from Jefferson ending at Gentry Road Bridge with an optional New River State Park pause.
• 5-Mile Canoe & Kayak Trips — Shorter, two-hour paddles finishing at Wagoner Access and supported by shuttle return service.
• 2 Hour River Tubing — Relaxing summer floats down the South Fork of the New River, with gear available at the boathouse.
• Daily Shuttle Passes — Shuttle service for boats and up to two people simplifies logistics between launch and takeout.
• New River Outpost Camping — Private group compound in Grassy Creek with riverside space, bath facilities, and room for tents and campfires.

Why Choose These New River Trips

• Local access & clear launch points: Trips start and end at established access locations in Jefferson, with shuttle coordination to return guests to the boathouse.
• Flexible itineraries: Overnight canoe and kayak trips are customizable so paddlers can pick camping spots and route length.
• Equipment & logistics support: The outfitter provides boats, essential gear, and shuttle services to reduce planning friction.

Planning Tips & Keywords

When searching for a New River outfitter, use keywords such as Zaloo’s Canoes, Jefferson NC canoe trip, New River kayak trip, river tubing Jefferson NC, overnight river camping, and shuttle service New River. These terms align with common trip types and help find options for day paddles, multi-mile runs, and overnight stays.

Useful Trip Details

• Typical trip durations range from 2 hours for short floats to 4+ hours for longer 10-mile paddles.
• Shuttle service moves boats and up to two passengers between launch and takeout.
• The New River Outpost provides a private riverside base for groups and multi-night stays.

For paddlers seeking scenic river time, clear logistics, and a range of choices from tubing floats to overnight canoe and kayak trips, Zaloo’s Canoes in Jefferson, NC provides a practical starting point for New River adventures.