Kayak Little River
Located at DeSoto Falls Picnic Area, visit the DeSoto State Park staff at the Miller's Bend Paddle Shack to help you begin your scenic kayak trip up the West Fork of Little River. Paddle trips are perfect for individuals or groups. Rent sit-on-top kayaks to enjoy a peaceful flatwater paddle on Little River overlooking beautiful DeSoto Falls. Life vests and paddles are provided.
Park staff will help visitors launch the kayaks at the boat ramp above the A. A. Miller Dam. Your adventure can be up to 4 miles round trip or as long as you want to make it! The paddle is flatwater (not much current) heading upriver and back. No shuttles are available; visitors go as far as they wish and turn around to return to the boat ramp.
Miller's Bend Paddle Shack is open for the season until October 19, 2025.
HOURS:
- Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 AM- 6:00 PM (No boats go out after 5 PM).
- Single sit-on-top kayak: $15.00 per hour.
- Tandem (2-person) sit-on-top kayak: $25.00 per hour
- The weight limit on single kayaks is 300 lbs. The weight limit on tandem kayaks is 450 lbs.
- Contact Miller's Bend Paddle Shack at 256-634-0203. (Saturdays and Sundays only.)
WEEKDAY RESERVATIONS:
- By appointment only.
- You must call the DeSoto State Park Lodge at least 24 hours in advance to schedule.
- $50 minimum for weekday reservations.
- For additional information, please call the DeSoto State Park Lodge at 256-845-5380.
- Cancellation of a kayak reservation must be within 24 hours of the reservation time to avoid a cancellation fee.
Small watercraft such as kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, johnboats, etc., can be launched in the picnic area at the boat ramp.
There is a $4.00 per vehicle parking fee.
GPS DIRECTIONS ARE NOT RELIABLE. PLEASE USE THESE DRIVING DIRECTIONS.
