Indian Waters offers three day trips and three overnight trips of varying lengths and prices. Walk-ins are welcome but reservations are strongly recommended, especially on weekends and holidays. Large groups of 6 or more canoes typically plan their trips at least a month ahead of time. Trip prices listed below include boat rental, paddles, lifejackets, tax and transportation to and from the start and end points. Groups of six or more canoes on a weekday get a 10 percent discount. Tax-exempt groups should take 6 percent off the listed price.

Most trips are self-guided, but the livery’s staff is happy to help you plan your route ahead of time. You can also purchase a copy of the Allegheny River Paddling Guide, a water resistant river map book that uses text, photos and illustrations to explain the many sites paddlers come across on the first 45 miles of the Allegheny.

Other day trips are available seven days a week through our other livery, Allegheny Outfitters (814-723-1203 or www.alleghenyoutfitters.com).

Trip 4: Betts Park - Indian Waters

15 miles. Two-day (one night) trip, $55.00 per canoe. Three-day (two-night) trip, $75.00 per canoe.

The same as Trip 3, except that you don't paddle all 15 miles in one day. Most paddlers are on the water for 2 to 3 hours the first day, and then set up camp at Buckaloons campground or pitch a tent on Crulls Island, one of the seven federally protected Wilderness Islands. The following day, they paddle another 2 to 3 hours back to their vehicle at our livery. Covers a beautiful, scenic part of the river.

Trip 5: Kinzua Dam - Indian Waters

26 miles. Two-day (one night) trip, $70.00 per canoe*. Three-day (two night) trip, $90.00 per canoe*.

This is our most popular overnight trip. It gives you the best of both worlds: it winds past scenic, remote areas and also takes you through historic downtown Warren - a great place to explore, grab lunch or just admire as you float by. The starting point for this trip is 26 miles upriver, at Kinzua Dam - a wonder itself. The trip can be done in two or three days, depending on how far you want to paddle each day.

Trip 6: Kinzua Dam - Tionesta

45 miles.Three-day (two night) trip, $100.00 per canoe. Four-day (three night) trip, $115.00 per canoe. Three canoe minimum.

Our longest overnight trip, this journey takes you 45 miles, from Kinzua Dam to Tionesta. Paddlers will pass through historic downtown Warren, encounter all seven of the federally protected Wilderness Islands and large swaths of the Allegheny National Forest and float past the town of Tidioute, pop. 800. The trip ends at Tionesta, where visitors will find a 75-foot tall lighthouse not far from the boat launch. For more details on where to stop for supplies, hiking, camping and more, see the Allegheny River Paddling Guide.

Trip 7: Kinzua Dam - Emlenton

107 miles. Eight-day (seven night) trip, $300.00 per canoe*. Three canoe minimum. Pick-up must be on week day.

Our longest overnight trip, this journey takes you 107 miles, from Kinzua Dam to Emlenton. Paddlers will pass through Warren, Tidioute, Tionesta, Oil City, and Franklin, ending in Emlenton on day eight. Logistics and trip planning assistance is available. Contact us for more information. For more details on where to stop for supplies, hiking, camping and more, see the Allegheny River Paddling Guide.