Things to do

Canoe or Kayak Camping in national parks

The National Park Service lists 11 things to do tagged “Canoe or Kayak Camping” in 7 parks and sites. Isle Royale National Park has the most (5). Each listing links to the NPS page with details. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.

Updated · NPS Data API

Showing 11 of 11 listings.

ListingParkTime neededSeasonNotes
Float a Wild & Scenic RiverGates Of The Arctic National Park & Preserve—Summer, Fall—
Float the Kobuk RiverKobuk Valley National Park5-20 DaysSummer—
Float the NoatakNoatak National Preserve7-35 DaysSummer, Fall—
Hike Gichi Onigaming (Grand Portage)Grand Portage National Monument3-48 HoursYear-roundReservation
Portage from Chickenbone Lake to Lake LivermoreIsle Royale National Park1 DaySpring, Summer, Fall—
Portage from Lake LeSage to Lake RichieIsle Royale National Park1 DaySpring, Summer, Fall—
Portage from Lake Livermore to Lake LeSageIsle Royale National Park1 DaySpring, Summer, Fall—
Portage from Lake Richie to Chippewa HarborIsle Royale National Park1 DaySpring, Summer, Fall—
Portage from McCargoe Cove to Chickenbone LakeIsle Royale National Park1 DaySpring, Summer, Fall—
Primitive Camping at Buckhorn Natural AreaUpper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River1-3 DaysYear-roundReservation
Yukon River Public Use CabinsYukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve—Winter, Summer, Fall—

Parks with the most canoe or kayak camping listings

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Sources

  • National Park Service Data API — things to do (developer.nps.gov), snapshot of Oct 28, 2026. Listings, seasons and fees can change; confirm on nps.gov. The NPS does not endorse this site.