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BOATING on squam lake

Boat Rentals

Canoes & Kayaks - Hourly Rental
$ 12
/ hour
members save $3
Canoes & Kayaks - Daily Rental
$ 40
/ day
members save $10
Canoes & Kayaks - Hourly Rental
$ 15
/ hour
become a member to save
Canoes & Kayaks - Daily Rental
$ 50
/ day
Become a member to save

General boat rental info

The Squam Lakes offer excellent paddling opportunities, with many islands, coves, reefs and miles of protected mountain views. Come explore the shores of Squam!

We have a fleet of rental boats, including kayaks from Wilderness Systems, Old Town, Boreal Designs, and Necky, and canoes from Old Town and Grummen.
  • Must be 18+ to make a boat rental
  • Single, tandem, and kids kayaks (for kids < 85 lbs) available
  • Life jackets and paddles are included with rental
  • A multi-day rental is recommended for camping on SLA campsites
  • Arrive 15 minutes prior to your reservation to complete a liability waiver and familiarize yourself with your rental.
  • Become an SLA member to save on boat rentals
If you are renting a boat to access your campsite please take the weather into consideration for the duration of your stay. We are unable to retrieve any boaters caught in tumultuous weather conditions.

Questions about boat rentals?

Give us a call at (603) 968-7336 or send us an email for more information about boat rentals.

Rental policy & cancellations

Rental policy

  • Full-day rentals are from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • SLA staff cannot help secure/load boats onto a personal vehicle. 
  • SLA cannot transport boat to another location but a renter may.

Security deposit

  • The renter will be charged for any missing or damaged equipment.

Cancellations

  • 14 days or more notice prior to rental = full refund, less $5 handling fee
  • Less than 14 days = 50% refund
  • Less than 2 days (48 hours) = no refund

Late fees

  • A late fee will be charged for any boats returned late. The fee will be $50 per boat per hour.

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