Rentals
Thank you for visiting the site of the Kayak, Canoe and Bike rental stand on Assateague Island National Seashore. Our stand is closed for the season and will re-open in mid-April. If you have any questions regarding our stand, please email kdiffenderfer@mdcoastalbays.org or call 410-213-2297 x 106.
Location: The rental stand is located on Bayside Drive in Assateague Island National Seashore (please keep in mind that the National Seashore charges an entrance fee). This is the second right after the National Park tollbooth.
Hours of Operation:
Mid-April - Memorial Day:
Weekends only (Saturday and Sunday), 10:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Memorial Day - Labor Day:
Open 7 days a week, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (please note that the last rental of the day goes out at 5 p.m.)
Labor Day - mid-October:
Weekends only (Saturday and Sunday), 10:00 - 4 p.m.
*Please note that in cases of severe or inclement weather, the stand may be closed. Please call 410-726-3217 to check for weather updates/closures.
*During Small Craft Advisories, the rental stand is unable to rent canoes or kayaks. Please understand that this is for your safety. For up to date weather forecasts, please call our rental stand at (410) 726 - 3217 or the Assateague Island National Seashore Ranger Station at (410) 641 - 3030.
Rental Rates:
Equipment is rented on an hourly basis. All equipment is rented with the necessary safety equipment.
Kayaks: Canoes:
Hourly - $15 Hourly - $10
Daily - $45 Daily - $40
Overnight- $65 Overnight - $60
Weekend- $80 Weekend- $75
Bikes: Clam rakes:
Hourly - $6 Hourly - $3
Daily - $20 Daily - $10
Overnight- $30 Overnight- $15
Weekend - $45 Weekend- $20
A 10% discount is available for groups of 10 people or more.
Types of equipment:
Canoes & Kayaks
We rent Old Town polyethylene and Grumman aluminum canoes and single-person Old Town Otter kayaks. Life jackets and paddles are included in the rental of a canoe/kayak.
Bikes
We have standard earth cruisers for adults; and bikes for children. We do not have trailers for children at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Clam rakes
We have standard clam rakes for rent.
Guided Canoe Trips
Join us for a paddle along the beautiful marshes of Assateague Island! This is a fantastic experience for individuals or groups who wish to create lasting memories of their trip. Information for the 2010 season will be up in April.
National Park Service Requirements
For more information on park rules and regulations in regards to entrance fees, camping, campfires, pets, backcountry permits, etc. click here
