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. Rent sit-on-top kayaks to enjoy a peaceful flatwater paddle on Little River overlooking beautiful DeSoto Falls. Your adventure can be up to 4 miles round trip or as long as you want to make it! Paddle trips are perfect for individuals or groups. Life vests & paddles are provided.
Park staff will help visitors launch the kayaks at the boat ramp above the A. A. Miller Dam. The paddle is flatwater heading upriver and back (not much current). No shuttles are available, visitors go as far as they wish & turn around to come back 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)
WEEKDAY RESERVATIONS:
- Monday-Friday: Appointment only. Must call DeSoto Lodge at least 24 hours ahead and depends on staff availability
- $50 minimum for weekday reservations.
- For any information, call DeSoto Lodge--256.845.5380. Please call at least 24 hours ahead for reservations.
- Cancellation of a kayak reservation has to be within 24 hours of reservation time to avoid cancellation fee.
- Small watercraft such as kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, johnboats, etc. can be launched in the picnic area at the boat ramp. No charge except for the $4.00 per vehicle parking fee.
PLEASE NOTE: GPS DIRECTIONS ARE NOT RELIABLE DRIVING DIRECTIONS
