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Rent A Canoe At Driftwood!
Canoeing is a fun, safe way for people of all ages to enjoy the river.
There's nothing like spending a peaceful afternoon drifting along calm
inlets, spotting river otters and ospreys. Or if you're an adventurous
type, how about a week-long canoeing and camping excursion?
Either way, Driftwood
has the gear, knowledge and transportation to make your canoeing
experience unforgettable. Our Coleman canoes are available in 15-foot and
17-foot models. With two seats, aluminum gunnels, plastic bodies, and
ample room for coolers, camping gear, and fishing and hunting supplies,
these sturdy vessels are ready to play.
Life jackets are provided for every person.
And if you'd like help
from the Driftwood staff, we'll make it enjoyable for you!
Itineraries,
canoe pick-ups and canoe deliveries are available.
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Two life jackets & two
paddles come with each canoe rental. With two adults, small
children ride free! (Children sit in the center of the canoe
and wear child-sized life jackets.)
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Pick-ups & drop-offs take
place in state parks with boat ramps, giving you easy access
to the river, restrooms and telephones when it's time to call
for your ride back to the campground.
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Showers, water and
parking are available at Driftwood.
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Groups and individuals
can camp in tents or RVs at
Driftwood Resort before or after your river trip.
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An indoor
recreation/meeting room and outdoor picnic area are available
for groups at Driftwood.
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Current price of a canoe
is $25.00 per day, if you rent 10 or more canoes the daily
rate would be $20.00. Call toll free for more information
1-888-678-1717.
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These trips are very popular with
Scout Troops, and can be used for
practice or to earn badges.
Redding to Driftwood
Resort... This is a three day trip with stop-overs
at Balls Ferry Resort and Red Bluff Campgrounds. Enjoy the scenic area of
Iron Canyon, and the Class 1 China Rapids on your canoe trip to Red Bluff
Campgrounds, then enjoy a leisurely trip to the Driftwood Resort.
Redding to Red
Bluff... A two day trip with a stop over at Balls
Ferry Resort. Enjoy the scenic area of Iron Canyon, and the whitewaters of
China Rapids.
Red Bluff to
Driftwood Resort...This is a leisurely one
day trip, about 5 hours on the water.
Red Bluff to Woodson
Bridge Park...This could be a two day trip with a
stop over at Driftwood for the night.
Driftwood Resort to
Hamilton City...This is a two day trip with a stop
over at Woodson Bride Park or anywhere along the banks of the beautiful
Sacramento River.
Driftwood Resort to
Ord Bend or Princeton...A three day trip that takes
you past Golden State Island and through Snag Alley.
Driftwood Resort to
Colusa...This four or five day trip will provide you
with a journey along the scenic Sacramento River with many picnics and
camping sites along the islands and sandy bars.
Full Week Trips
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Day 1 - Travel day to Driftwood
When you arrive, there will be time to set up camp, organize your
supplies, rest and make dinner. There is a full grocery store just one
mile away. Driftwood staff will use this time to assign canoes and
distribute life jackets and paddles.
Day 2 - Morning
departure to Redding
This is a county park with a paved boat ramp and
floating dock, restrooms and parking. If you wish, we can hire drivers
for you to bring your cars back to the Driftwood Resort.
Days 2 or 3 - Canoe down river
toward Red Bluff
This segment usually takes more than one day. There are places along
the way to camp for the night, and Driftwood staff can supply you with
information about reserving spots at Reading Island, a very pretty campground
located on a river island. (Visit the
Bureau of Land Management's website
for information on this
location.)
Days 3 or 4 - Arrive in Red Bluff
Either camp in Red Bluff or
continue down river (12 miles) to the Driftwood RV Park & Fishing Resort
for the night (hot showers are available for you here!).
Days 5 or 6 - Leave Driftwood, float down toward
Woodson Bridge
We can pick you up from Woodson Bridge, or you
can spend the night there before continuing down to Chico or Hamilton
City to rendezvous with staff for your ride back to Driftwood.
The
Bureau of Land Management's website
shows pictures of the segment of the Sacramento River you'll see on your
canoeing adventure. The site also provides information on reserving a
campsite at the Reading Island campground and purchasing maps.
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