Raquette River Outfitters

Rented a canoe today for a 4 hours trip in the Raquette River. Anne and the staff was highly professional, helpful, and friendly. It 2as a great experience. I recommend this shop without hesirtation!

We had a fantastic time out on the Raquette River this July! The scenery was just breathtaking. We were completely new to canoe camping, and had a party of 2 adults and 7 teenage boys! Anne and her staff were extremely helpful and made sure we had everything we needed to have a great time. Anne was really patient in answering all our questions and helping us plan a suitable trip. It was an unforgettable experience for us all.

Awsome people. Vary helpful and knowledgeable. Glad I made a stop here before going on my canoe trip. Would highly recommend checking out their shop.

I had an awesome experience here purchasing the best canoe for me. Their team is knowledgeable and kind and made the process very easy. I highly recommend! I’ll certainly be back for more

Anne and Robbie were extremely helpful in determining our planned expedition. Without exactly pointing out that we were a bunch of old men getting in over our heads, they noted that we'd selected the hardest paddling/portaging circuit possible.and that we were doing it in reverse (going uphill). They suggested we might prefer a less ambitious trip, but no, we said; we can do it! We couldn't. Or rather, we could have but it would have been a pyric victory. We were able to contact them and request an extraction for a shorter trip, and in spite of their crammed-full schedule, they were able to pick us up as requested, and in spite of originally telling us that they'd not be able to shuttle all of us and our gear, Robbie managed to shoe-horn all our stuff (and us) into the truck, saving us over 2 hrs from our finishing shuttle. On the drive out, we had an excellent conversation regarding the art of wood boat building, general wood-working, and entertaining life experiences. When you go, make sure to check out Robbie's hand carved canoe yokes in the office!

Anne and Rob are just fantastic people. Kind, welcoming, knowledgeable, and dedicated to making each trip as great as possible. I have used their services 6 times now and each time, their advice on the right trip for our group was spot-on.

This year, my brother, sister, and I took on a bigger trip; the Oswegatchie Traverse, with an extra 2 mile carry to Lowe's Lake since the Lower Dam is under rehabilitation. Anne and Rob made sure we had every piece of gear dialed in before even letting us head out to the put in (a carry trail in this case). Swift Keewaydin pack boats and the right dry bags for our gear got us as light as we could be for the carries while still having confidence in their durability on the water.

Anne and Rob feel like old friends any time I interact with them, whether on the phone, at their shop, or at the put in/take out. At some point, I will be buying a boat, and there is no question that RRO will be the place it happens.

Great place to rent canoes! On my most recent trip I picked up canoes from their location to be mounted to our roof rack and it was super fast. In and out in less than 20 minutes. They were also super flexible when I had to reschedule. I would highly recommend.

Rented a kayak for the weekend. Experienced staff is friendly and helpful with a full shop for backpacking food, dry bags, maps, guidebooks, clothing, and accessories. The front of the store looks very tiny but the building is long. The staff help put the kayak on the top of my truck very quickly so I can get on my adventure quickly. They also helped me remove it on my return. Very quick service.

Great people, great service and great equipment. Will absolutely be back for another trip. Highly recommend!

Awesome spot! Came here with 4 friends to rent kayaks for a weekend camping getaway on Little Tupper and had a great experience. They were really accommodating and pleasant when we were running a little behind schedule and were really helpful with making sure we knew what we needed gear-wise. All the gear we rented was more than high enough quality and they didn't try to push us to rent things we didn't need. Definitely recommend!

This is a terrific small store with a big selection of excellent products and top-notch service. Their prices are reasonable and competitive with a corporate online giant. Buying here supports an important ressource for all who love to adventure outdoors. The Adirondacks needs a place like this and supporting it is a pleasure.

Super nice crew! The location is terrific. We set out on Simon Pond and worked our way up the Raquette River to thr oxbow area. So pretty and peaceful!

Amazing service and great canoes. Owners came in on an off day early in the season to help. We’re incredibly helpful, and the gear was high quality.

Just got back from a great time! Raquette River Outfitters did a great job in communicating, rentals, and canoe delivery to location right on time.
Thanks so much, we had a great father sons trip with memories that I'm sure will last a lifetime!

Excellent supplier of all things river related. We rented canoes from them for a recent paddling trip. The staff and quality of the equipment is top notch.

We were kayaking in June and were able to contact Anne in advance by mail. She answered our questions very quickly, usually within a day. Since we were out of season, unfortunately, I can only speak for this period. We didn't have to make a reservation beforehand and could pay locally. Anne and her colleague helped us a lot, were extremely competent and friendly. Renting the kayaks (which were in great shape) was easy and we had a great time. Thanks again, Anne, for the great experience during our Adirondacks trip!

The folks over at Raquette River Outfitters are incredible people. They are knowledgeable, helpful, kind, and supportive. This is a good thing considering you start and end your journey there. Not only do they make sure you're ready and set for your trip by providing you with excellent equipment (and their canoes and wooden paddles are in such fine shape that they feel new) and discussing your route with you, they even provide peace of mind after the trip by paddling out to retrieve your wallet in case you forget it under a pile of branches you were trying to keep dry under a tarp. I don't think that's in the list of services they offer (and I would really recommend just leaving your wallet in your car when you go out paddling), but when we realized my wallet was not in our bags the day after we returned home and reached out to Anne and Robbie (the owners) about our concern, they volunteered to grab their canoe, paddle out to the campsite we were staying out, find my wallet, hop back in the canoe, paddle back, and send it back to me in the mail (we live about 6 hours away via car from the Adirondacks). That is absolutely the best customer service I have experienced during my 35 years on this planet. I was so moved that I wrote my first ever customer review. Here it is.

If you're going to the Adirondacks and you're even slightly interested in water, do yourselves a favor and book a trip with Raquette River Outfitters. (Hint: check their website first, as they have a selection of trips on it of various lengths suited to your ability and preference.)