River Rentals on the Lower Yough

Lower Yough Rentals

Have you had experience rafting and are ready to tackle the Lower Yough on your own? Rent equipment for either an 7.5 mile full day trip or a quick trip of the "loop," the first rapid-packed, 1 1/4 miles of the Class III-IV Lower Yough. Rafts, Shredders and duckies are all available to rent. 

We highly recommend PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE and a familiarity with this section of river before trying an unguided trip. The river can be dangerous and it is important that you have the necessary skills before taking yourself down the river.

The following steps are necessary for renting equipment:

• Reservations are recommended to assure equipment availability. In addition to your payment, a refundable $30 security deposit per boat and a drivers license is required to receive your equipment.
• For weekend rentals from April - October you must acquire a launch permit from the State Park. Please reserve your launch permit with the state park prior to making your equipment reservation by calling 888-PA PARKS. 
• You will check in at Wilderness Voyageurs Outfitters in Ohiopyle 1.5 hours PRIOR to you launch time.
• You are responsible for running a shuttle and returning all of the rented equipment back to Wilderness Voyageurs prior to dusk. 
• Running Shuttle & Shuttle tokens.  This can be a little confusing if this is the first time you have rented equipment in Ohiopyle. You must leave a vehicle at the take out in order to return to Ohiopyle at the end of the day. In addition, you must purchase shuttle tokens for a ride that brings you from the river to the parking lot where your vehicle will be located.
  
  Running your shuttle It is helpful if your group has 2 vehicles. You can park one at Old Mitchell Parking Lot (located 8 miles from Ohiopyle). This is where the State Park shuttle will drop you and your equipment at the end of your river trip. If you do not have 2 vehicles, it is possible to bike the shuttle (we rent mountain bikes if you need) and frequently rafters will catch a ride with fellow rafters.
  
  Shuttle Tokens: You must purchase your shuttle tokens for $4 from the launch area the day of your trip. Renters are responsible for transporting all equipment back to Ohiopyle. THE SHUTTLE PARK BUS DOES NOT GO TO OHIOPYLE. Please check with the park at 888-PA-PARKS for updated shuttle information. If you need directions, we'll provide them when you check in.
• Have fun and be safe!

Download a Lower Yough River map prior to arriving in preparation for your day.