• Payment is due in person at the Visitor's Center before the paddle starts. We accept cash and card.

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• Reservations can be made ahead of time by phone or email. The reserved kayaks will be held no longer than 10 minutes past the reservation time before they will be rented to other visitors. 

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• All kayakers must stop in the Visitor's Center to pay necessary fees, read and sign a release form, and leave a valid ID. Parents or legal guardians must sign for children under 18 years of age.

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• The rental period begins when the renter gets in the kayak. The rental period ends when the renter returns the kayak, paddle, and life jacket to HCWP staff. We allow 15 minutes for travel to and from the Visitor's Center and creek.

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• Kayak use for persons under 18 years of age may only be done under an adult renter's direct supervision.​

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• No more than 2 adults and 1 small child are allowed on tandem kayaks.

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• All children 12 and under must be in a tandem accompanied by an adult.

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• Single kayaks have a weight limit of 250 lbs. Tandem kayaks have a weight limit of 550 lbs.

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• The renter is responsible for the safe and authorized use of the equipment during the entire rental period. Equipment may not be left unattended or unsecured during the rental period.

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• Life jackets must be worn while on the water.​​

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• Kayaks may not be taken within 200 feet of the mouth of Hoffler Creek.​

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• All persons must be considerate and steer clear of any other boats while kayaking.

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• Alcohol consumption while boating is prohibited. Rentals will not be given to any person who is or appears to be intoxicated.

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• Do not pollute the creek with any waste. No styrofoam or glass is allowed on the creek.

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• All persons on the water must return to the launch site if lightning is striking in the area.

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• HCWP staff has the right to cancel rentals due to large waves or other unsafe conditions.​

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