Rent kayaks, canoes, and SUPs from SNAC Arnold on Highway 4 and explore Sierra waterways at your own pace. Six-day rental windows, loading help, and a huge selection make it easy to turn a single morning on the water into a flexible multi-day trip.
Rent kayaks, canoes, and SUPs from SNAC Arnold on Highway 4 and explore Sierra waterways at your own pace. Six-day rental windows, loading help, and a huge selection make it easy to turn a single morning on the water into a flexible multi-day trip.
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Operated by Sierra Nevada Adventure Co. · Arnold, California
moderate.
3 hours–6 days.
Moderate fitness: ability to paddle for several hours and handle basic self-rescue; suitable for families with active kids.
The shop is open 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; rentals must be returned by 5:30 p.m. on the last day or between 10–10:30 a.m. the following morning for overnight returns.
Yes—SNAC Arnold will help load boats onto your vehicle to speed your turnaround and reduce hassle.
Basic paddling skills and comfort on water are recommended; staff provide orientation, but self-rescue knowledge is important for wind or current.
Specific age or size restrictions are not provided in the listing; contact SNAC Arnold directly to confirm family-friendly options and child-sized PFDs.
There are multiple launch options along Highway 4—choose sheltered coves for beginners and larger lakes or river sections for experienced paddlers; check local access rules.
Book early for summer and holiday weekends to secure the type of craft you want, especially for multi-day bookings.
Highway 4 is an official National Scenic Byway that threads historic mountain corridors through the Sierra; SNAC Arnold sits along this longstanding route.
Practice Leave No Trace—pack out all trash and rinse boats between different waterbodies to prevent invasive species transmission.
Kayaks • Canoes • SUPs
Book with Sierra Nevada Adventure Co.