Kickapoo Paddle Adventure

Take in the fall leaves while paddling the most crooked river in the USA! This is one of our favorite and most popular adventures, so don’t wait to get registered. Guides Jamie and Renee lead you for 3 days down the awe-inspiring Kickapoo River, with rocky overhangs, cedar trees growing from the rocks and crystal clear waters. 

We’ll meet at CrawDaddy Outdoors at 7am and drive about 3 hours to our homebase, where we’ll set up camp in a local campground. Each day we’ll paddle for 3 to 5 hours stopping for pack lunch on a sandbar, and return to our campsite, where flush toilets and hot showers are available. Jamie and Renee will cook delectable dutch oven meals, while you enjoy community and laughter around the crackling campfire. There’s a reason this trip sells out FAST. Reserve your spot today!

On day paddles, pit toilet facilities may be available at start and end points, but be prepared for wilderness bathroom practices on the river.

*Exact paddling locations are dependent on weather and river conditions.

What’s Included: 

Professional instruction and guiding, transportation from Waverly, IA to the Kickapoo campsite and back, all meals, kayak, paddle, PFD, first aid kit, and safety gear. If you’d prefer to bring your own kayak or gear, you are welcome to do so.

We do our best to accommodate all dietary restrictions and preferences. Upon sign-up, you will receive a short questionnaire, to share these needs with us.

Activities: 

Kayaking

Skill Level:

Some experience with kayaking on moving water is desired. We will camp and paddle in most weather conditions–rain or shine, hot or cold, windy or still.

Accommodations:

Tent camping w/ access to running water & coin-operated shower facilities

Not Included:

Optional guide gratuities, items of a personal nature.

Registration:

Limited to 16 people. A minimum of 6 registrants is required to offer the trip. 

We have intentionally limited the number of participants on our trips in order to provide a safe and rich outdoor experience. 

Cancellation:

Please read our full Trip Cancellation Policy here.