Choice of Trips:
| Trip outings begin at 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., in time to have all guests off the creek by 7:00 p.m. Seven Days a week Weather and water conditions permitting. |
Overnight Trips
| With primitive camping and up to 18 miles of canoeing or kayaking. Trips are available upon reservation. There is limited availability, so be sure to call ahead. 614.877.4321 |
"Children 6-12 years are $5.00 each for canoeing
any trip. Regular rate for kayaking or Tubing."
No one under 6 yrs. allowed.
any trip. Regular rate for kayaking or Tubing."
No one under 6 yrs. allowed.
| The Sampler |
| Approximately 1-2 Hours The shortest trip available to you begins right at the canoe livery and gently winds downstream. The trip ends just upstream from where the twin bridges of I-71 cross overhead. Perfect for after work or early evening recreation. Also, ideal for children 6 years and over or inexperienced paddlers. |
We've recently added a
Moonlight Trip
| Departing around 8:00 p.m. This is a guided tour with reservations required. Night tours require some canoeing experience and will add a different spin on a typical canoe trip. A guaranteed good time! |
Recreation Area
| The three acre primitive location is perfect for large or small group picnics. Strategically located at the end of the Sampler trip. Sand volley-ball pit and horseshoes make a great spot to spend the afternoon, after your outing. Reserve the area for your company , social group , family, auxiliary, or congregation with group rates available. |
The Upper Trip
| Approximately 2-4 Hours If solitude and serenity is your ultimate goal this trip is for you. We will load you up in a shuttle van and drop you off upstream at the Big and Little Darby Confluence located near Georgesville. This trip meanders through six miles of Wildlife Preserve and lands you back on the banks of our canoe livery. |
$20.00 per person.
Primitive Camping
Is available for $7.00 per
person. Children 12 and
under are FREE.
person. Children 12 and
under are FREE.
Price Varies.
Your river outing includes:
*15-17 foot canoe, decked
kayak or tube.
* Paddles and life jackets
* Instructions if needed.
* Transportation to and from
the canoe livery.
* All of the fun and
excitement you can muster
up.
*Knowledgeable and courteous
service from our staff.
kayak or tube.
* Paddles and life jackets
* Instructions if needed.
* Transportation to and from
the canoe livery.
* All of the fun and
excitement you can muster
up.
*Knowledgeable and courteous
service from our staff.
Have your own canoe
or kayak....
or kayak....
The Lower Trip
| Approximately 2-4 Hours Your trip will begin the same way the Sampler does and you will continue to past the I-71 bridges for several more miles into more rural areas. After passing under U.S. 62 the trip wanders near the Old Harrisburg Mill which was a registered building of the Bicentennial Celebration tour. During the spring or after a good rain, the flow on the lower trip offers exciting rapid sections and technical turns for more experienced paddlers. Your trip will end at St. Rt. 762 at the old fashioned tressel bridge built during the 1800's. We will pick you up in shuttle vans and bring you back to the canoe livery. |
| Cool! Forget about shuffling and chasing different vehicles up and down unchartered roads. Park at our place and let us shuttle you upstream or down for $10.00 per boat. If you bring friends and rent two canoes, one shuttle is completely FREE. |
Trapper John's
The Full Day Trip
| Approximately 4-6 Hours For an all day adventure, be here early and we'll take you upstream to the Metro park and let you float all the way to St. Rt. 762. This combines the Upper and Lower Trip with the canoe livery half way between for your convenience. This is a journey so pack a lunch and drinks and enjoy the day. |
This canoe trip is only offered weekdays
departing before 11:00 a.m., at $25.00 per
person. Call ahead for convenience.
Kayaks rent for $15.00 for 1-2 hours
$20.00 for 2-4 hours.
Tube rental-Up to an hour's float for
$7.00 per tube.
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Group discounts start after 24 people.
$1.00 to $3.00 per person discount
depending on group size and availability.
departing before 11:00 a.m., at $25.00 per
person. Call ahead for convenience.
Kayaks rent for $15.00 for 1-2 hours
$20.00 for 2-4 hours.
Tube rental-Up to an hour's float for
$7.00 per tube.
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Group discounts start after 24 people.
$1.00 to $3.00 per person discount
depending on group size and availability.
This canoe trip has limited availability
and is only offered on weekdays at a
rate of $19.00 per person
and is only offered on weekdays at a
rate of $19.00 per person
This canoe trip is offered 7 days a week until
3:00 p.m., at a rate of $19.00 per person.
3:00 p.m., at a rate of $19.00 per person.
This canoe trip is offered 7 days a week at a
rate of $14.00 per person.
rate of $14.00 per person.
Canoe Livery
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Smallmouth bass fishing through
Darby Metropolitan Park and
State Nature Preserve.
Darby Metropolitan Park and
State Nature Preserve.
We will start as early as you like
in order to catch the smallies
during feeding times
in order to catch the smallies
during feeding times
Trips run through the smallmouth
Bass Aliance's adopted section of
the creek.
Bass Aliance's adopted section of
the creek.
This protected section of the
Darby Creek offers great
oppurtunity for smallmouth,
striped bass, rock bass, walleye,
and up to 100 different species
of fish.
Darby Creek offers great
oppurtunity for smallmouth,
striped bass, rock bass, walleye,
and up to 100 different species
of fish.
We will offer specialized service
with canoes, kayaks, and shuttle
service.
with canoes, kayaks, and shuttle
service.
Give us a call or email now for
more information and up to date
conditions.
more information and up to date
conditions.
