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- Niphean Classic 10'6"10′6″ × 33″ · 450 lb
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Bend, OR6 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Bend: the Deschutes River through the Old Mill, Sparks, Elk and Hosmer lakes and Sunriver, with launch spots, rentals and rules.- Deschutes River: Riverbend Park to Drake Park
- Bend Whitewater Park
- Sparks Lake
- Elk Lake
- Hosmer Lake
- + 1 more
Big Bear Lake, CA4 spotsThe best places to paddle board on Big Bear Lake: Boulder Bay, the Village at Pine Knot, the north shore and the East Ramp, with launch spots, rentals, permits and rules.- Boulder Bay Park
- Pine Knot Landing and Veterans Park (the Village)
- North shore: West Ramp and Grout Bay
- Carol Morrison East Ramp
Boise, ID5 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Boise: Quinn's Pond, the Boise River Park waves, the Barber Park float, Lucky Peak and Lake Lowell, with launches, rentals and rules.- Quinn's Pond and Esther Simplot Park
- Boise River Park (the whitewater park)
- The Boise River float: Barber Park to Ann Morrison Park
- Lucky Peak State Park: Sandy Point and Discovery
- Lake Lowell (Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge)
Charleston, SC4 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Charleston: Shem Creek, the Folly River, the Kiawah River and the Ashley River, with launch spots, rentals and local rules.- Shem Creek (Mount Pleasant)
- Folly River (Folly Beach)
- Kiawah River (Johns Island)
- Ashley River (Northbridge Park)
Chattanooga, TN4 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Chattanooga: the downtown riverfront from Coolidge Park, the Tennessee River Gorge, Chickamauga Lake and North Chickamauga Creek, with rentals and rules.- Downtown riverfront from Coolidge Park
- The Tennessee River Gorge from Suck Creek
- Chickamauga Lake: Booker T. Washington and Harrison Bay state parks
- North Chickamauga Creek at Greenway Farm
Chicago, IL5 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Chicago: North Avenue and Montrose beaches on Lake Michigan, the Chicago River and Evanston, with launch spots, rentals and rules.- North Avenue Beach
- Montrose Beach
- Chicago River North Branch (River Park and Clark Park)
- Chicago River South Branch (Ping Tom Memorial Park)
- Evanston (Dempster Street Beach)
Cleveland, OH5 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Cleveland: Edgewater Beach, Wendy Park, the Rocky River and Hinckley Lake, with launch spots, rentals, freighter safety and Ohio rules.- Edgewater Beach
- Wendy Park (Whiskey Island)
- Rocky River (Lakewood)
- Hinckley Lake
- The Cuyahoga River (from Merwin's Wharf)
Colorado Springs, CO5 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Colorado Springs: Prospect Lake, Quail Lake, Monument Lake and Rampart Reservoir, with launch spots, permits, rentals and rules.- Prospect Lake (Memorial Park)
- Quail Lake
- Monument Lake
- Rampart Reservoir
- Lake Pueblo State Park
Dallas–Fort Worth, TX5 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Dallas–Fort Worth: White Rock Lake, Grapevine Lake, Lewisville Lake, Joe Pool Lake and the Trinity River, with launches, rentals and rules.- White Rock Lake (Dallas)
- Grapevine Lake (Meadowmere Park)
- Lewisville Lake (Little Elm Park)
- Joe Pool Lake and Walnut Creek (Loyd Park)
- Trinity River at Panther Island (Fort Worth)
Dana Point, CA4 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Dana Point: Baby Beach, the harbor basins, the headlands and Doheny State Beach, with launch spots, rentals, parking and rules.- Baby Beach
- The harbor basins
- The Dana Point headlands
- Doheny State Beach
Denver, CO5 spotsThe best places to paddle board near Denver: Chatfield, Cherry Creek, Bear Creek Lake Park, Aurora Reservoir and Evergreen Lake, with launch spots, rentals and Colorado rules.- Chatfield State Park
- Cherry Creek State Park
- Big Soda Lake (Bear Creek Lake Park)
- Aurora Reservoir
- Evergreen Lake
Destin, FL5 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Destin and Fort Walton Beach: Choctawhatchee Bay, Norriego Point, Santa Rosa Sound and Henderson Beach, plus rules.- Captain Leonard Destin Park and Clement Taylor Park
- Norriego Point and Destin Harbor
- Liza Jackson Park (Fort Walton Beach)
- Garniers Beach Park (Fort Walton Beach)
- Henderson Beach State Park
Florida's springs5 spotsThe best Florida springs to paddle board: the Ichetucknee, Rainbow, Weeki Wachee and Silver rivers and Ginnie Springs, with launches, rentals, crowd limits and rules.- Ichetucknee River (Ichetucknee Springs State Park)
- Rainbow River (Dunnellon)
- Weeki Wachee River
- Silver River (Silver Springs State Park)
- Santa Fe River and Ginnie Springs
Folsom, CA4 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Folsom: Lake Natoma at Black Miners Bar and Nimbus Flat, Folsom Lake at Granite Bay and the American River, with rentals and rules.- Lake Natoma at Black Miners Bar
- Lake Natoma at Nimbus Flat (Sac State Aquatic Center)
- Folsom Lake: Granite Bay and Beals Point
- The lower American River from Sunrise
Fort Collins, CO6 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Fort Collins: Horsetooth's Satanka Cove and Inlet Bay, Carter Lake, Pinewood and Windsor Lake, with launches, rentals and rules.- Satanka Cove, Horsetooth Reservoir
- Inlet Bay and South Bay, Horsetooth Reservoir
- Carter Lake
- Pinewood Reservoir
- Windsor Lake
- + 1 more
Fort Lauderdale, FL5 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Fort Lauderdale: Birch State Park's lagoon, the Las Olas canals, Whiskey Creek and West Lake Park, with launches, rentals and rules.- Hugh Taylor Birch State Park lagoon
- Las Olas canals and the Middle River
- Whiskey Creek (Dania Beach)
- West Lake Park (Hollywood)
- The upper New River
Hilton Head, SC4 spotsThe best places to paddle board on Hilton Head Island: Broad Creek, Skull Creek, the waters around Pinckney Island and the ocean at Coligny, with launches and rules.- Broad Creek (Shelter Cove)
- Skull Creek (Squire Pope Community Park)
- Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
- The Atlantic at Coligny Beach Park
Hood River, OR5 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Hood River: The Hook, Nichols Basin, Waterfront Park and Lost Lake, with launch spots, rentals, wind tips and Oregon rules.- The Hook
- Nichols Basin
- Hood River Waterfront Park
- Marina Beach
- Lost Lake
Houston, TX5 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Houston: Buffalo Bayou downtown, Armand Bayou, Galveston Island State Park and Lake Conroe, with launches, rentals and local rules.- Buffalo Bayou downtown (Allen's Landing)
- Buffalo Bayou from Memorial Park (Woodway access)
- Armand Bayou (Bay Area Park)
- Galveston Island State Park
- Lake Conroe
Jackson Hole, WY5 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Jackson Hole and Grand Teton: String, Leigh, Jenny and Jackson lakes and the Snake River, with launches, rentals, permits and rules.- String Lake
- Leigh Lake
- Jenny Lake
- Jackson Lake (Colter Bay)
- Snake River (Jackson Lake Dam to Pacific Creek)
Jupiter, FL4 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Jupiter: Burt Reynolds Park and the sandbar, DuBois Park, Coral Cove and the Loxahatchee, with launches and rules.- Burt Reynolds Park and the Jupiter Sandbar
- DuBois Park
- Coral Cove Park (Intracoastal side)
- Loxahatchee River at Riverbend Park
Kauai, HI4 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Kauai: the Hanalei River and bay, the Wailua River, Anini Beach and Kalapaki Bay, with launch spots, rentals and local rules.- Hanalei River and Hanalei Bay
- Wailua River
- Anini Beach
- Kalapaki Bay (Lihue)
Key West, FL5 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Key West and the Lower Keys: Cow Key Channel mangroves, Geiger Key, Fort Zachary Taylor and Bahia Honda, with launches, rentals and rules.- Cow Key Channel mangroves
- Geiger Key
- Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
- Smathers Beach
- Bahia Honda State Park
Kona, HI4 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Kona and the Big Island's west side: Kamakahonu Beach, Keauhou Bay, Kealakekua Bay and A-Bay, with launches, rentals and permits.- Kamakahonu Beach (Kailua Bay)
- Keauhou Bay
- Kealakekua Bay (permit required)
- ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay (A-Bay)
Laguna Beach, CA5 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Laguna Beach: Crescent Bay, Shaw's Cove, Divers Cove and Main Beach, with launch spots, tours, marine reserve rules and safety.- Divers Cove and Fisherman's Cove
- Shaw's Cove
- Crescent Bay
- Main Beach
- Aliso Beach
Lake Powell, AZ/UT4 spotsThe best places to paddle board on Lake Powell: Antelope Canyon from Antelope Point, Wahweap Bay, Lone Rock Beach and Horseshoe Bend, with launches, rentals and rules.- Antelope Canyon from Antelope Point
- Wahweap Bay
- Lone Rock Beach
- Horseshoe Bend from Lees Ferry
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV5 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Lake Tahoe: Sand Harbor, Emerald Bay, Kings Beach, Zephyr Cove and Pope Beach, with launch spots, rentals and lake rules.- Sand Harbor
- Emerald Bay and Fannette Island
- Kings Beach
- Zephyr Cove
- Pope Beach
Las Vegas, NV4 spotsThe best places to paddle board near Las Vegas: Lake Mead, the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, Lake Las Vegas and Lake Mohave, with launches, rentals and rules.- Lake Mead (Canoe/Kayak Beach, Hemenway Harbor)
- Black Canyon of the Colorado River (Willow Beach)
- Lake Las Vegas
- Lake Mohave (Cottonwood Cove)
Long Beach, CA4 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Long Beach: Mother's Beach, Bay Shore, the Naples canals and Belmont Shore, with launch spots, rentals and local rules.- Mother's Beach (Marine Park)
- Bay Shore and the Naples canals
- The Peninsula
- Belmont Shore beach and Belmont Pier
Los Angeles, CA5 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Los Angeles: Marina del Rey, King Harbor in Redondo, Alamitos Bay in Long Beach, Cabrillo Beach and Castaic Lagoon, with rentals and rules.- Marina del Rey
- King Harbor (Redondo Beach)
- Alamitos Bay and Naples (Long Beach)
- Cabrillo Beach (San Pedro)
- Castaic Lagoon
Maui, HI5 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Maui: Kihei, Makena Landing, Olowalu, Ka'anapali and Kapalua Bay, with launch spots, rentals, wind tips and local rules.- Kihei: Kalama Park and the Cove
- Makena Landing
- Olowalu
- Ka'anapali Beach
- Kapalua Bay
Miami, FL4 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Miami: Oleta River State Park, Virginia Key, Crandon Park and Biscayne National Park, with launch spots, rentals and local rules.- Oleta River State Park
- Virginia Key
- Crandon Park (Key Biscayne)
- Biscayne National Park (Convoy Point)
Moab, UT4 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Moab: the Colorado River from Big Bend, the Moab Daily, Ken's Lake and Labyrinth Canyon, with launch spots, rentals, permits and rules.- Colorado River from Big Bend
- The Moab Daily (Hittle Bottom to Take-Out Beach)
- Ken's Lake
- Labyrinth Canyon (Green River)
Monterey, CA4 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Monterey: the harbor and Cannery Row, Lovers Point, Elkhorn Slough and Point Lobos, with launch spots, rentals and sea otter rules.- Monterey Harbor and Cannery Row
- Elkhorn Slough (Moss Landing)
- Lovers Point (Pacific Grove)
- Whalers Cove, Point Lobos
Nashville, TN4 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Nashville: Percy Priest Lake at Hamilton Creek, a downtown Cumberland River skyline paddle and the Harpeth River, with launches, rentals and rules.- Percy Priest Lake (Hamilton Creek)
- Long Hunter State Park
- Cumberland River downtown (Shelby Park to Riverfront Park)
- Harpeth River (Narrows of the Harpeth)
New Braunfels, TX5 spotsThe best places to paddle board in New Braunfels: the Comal River, the Guadalupe in town and below Canyon Dam, Lake Dunlap and Canyon Lake, with launches and river rules.- Comal River
- Guadalupe River at Cypress Bend Park
- Lake Dunlap
- Canyon Lake
- Guadalupe River below Canyon Dam (River Road to Gruene)
New York City, NY5 spotsThe best places to paddle board in NYC: Hudson River Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Jamaica Bay and Orchard Beach Lagoon, with launch spots, rentals and local rules.- Hudson River Park (Pier 84)
- Brooklyn Bridge Park (Pier 4 Beach)
- Jamaica Bay from Floyd Bennett Field
- Rockaway (Bay Breeze Park)
- Orchard Beach Lagoon (Pelham Bay Park)
Oahu, HI4 spotsThe best places to paddle board on Oahu: Ala Moana and Magic Island, Kailua Bay and the Mokulua islets, the Anahulu River in Haleiwa and Maunalua Bay, with rentals and rules.- Ala Moana Beach Park and Magic Island
- Kailua Bay and the Mokulua islets
- Anahulu River (Haleiwa)
- Maunalua Bay (Hawaii Kai)
Orlando, FL5 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Orlando: Wekiwa Springs, the Wekiva River, the Winter Park Chain of Lakes and Blue Spring, with launch spots, rentals and local rules.- Wekiwa Springs State Park
- Wekiva Island (Wekiva River)
- Winter Park Chain of Lakes
- Blue Spring State Park
- Shingle Creek (Kissimmee)
Panama City Beach, FL4 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Panama City Beach: Grand Lagoon, Shell Island, Lake Powell at Camp Helen and the Gulf, with launch spots, rentals and flag rules.- Grand Lagoon at St. Andrews State Park
- Lake Powell at Camp Helen State Park
- Shell Island
- The Gulf, on flat days
Pensacola, FL5 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Pensacola: Quietwater Beach on Santa Rosa Sound, Navarre Beach, Big Lagoon State Park and Coldwater Creek, with launches, rentals and rules.- Quietwater Beach (Pensacola Beach)
- Navarre Beach Marine Park
- Big Lagoon State Park
- Bayou Texar (Bayview Park)
- Coldwater Creek and the Blackwater River (Milton)
Phoenix, AZ5 spotsThe best places to paddle board near Phoenix: Tempe Town Lake, Saguaro Lake, the Lower Salt River, Canyon Lake and Lake Pleasant, with launches, passes, rentals and rules.- Tempe Town Lake
- Saguaro Lake
- Lower Salt River
- Canyon Lake
- Lake Pleasant
Portland, OR5 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Portland: the Willamette at Sellwood and Ross Island, Willamette Park, the Columbia, Trillium Lake and Hagg Lake, with rentals and rules.- Willamette River: Sellwood and Ross Island
- Willamette Park
- Columbia River: Broughton Beach and North Portland Harbor
- Trillium Lake
- Henry Hagg Lake
Raleigh, NC5 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Raleigh: Lake Johnson, Lake Wheeler, Lake Crabtree, Jordan Lake and Falls Lake, with launch spots, rentals, fees and local rules.- Lake Johnson
- Lake Wheeler
- Lake Crabtree County Park
- Jordan Lake
- Falls Lake (Beaverdam access)
Sacramento, CA5 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Sacramento: Discovery Park, the lower American River, Lake Natoma and the Cosumnes River, with launch spots, rentals and rules.- Lake Natoma
- Discovery Park (American River confluence)
- Lower American River (Sunrise to River Bend Park)
- Cosumnes River Preserve
- Rancho Seco Lake
Salt Lake City, UT5 spotsThe best places to paddle board near Salt Lake City: Jordanelle, Pineview, Tibble Fork and the Great Salt Lake at Antelope Island, with launches, rentals and Utah rules.- Jordanelle Reservoir: Hailstone
- Jordanelle Reservoir: Rock Cliff
- Pineview Reservoir
- Tibble Fork Reservoir
- Great Salt Lake: Antelope Island
Seattle, WA5 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Seattle: Green Lake, Lake Union, Portage Bay and the Arboretum, Lake Washington and Elliott Bay, with launches, rentals and rules.- Green Lake
- Lake Union
- Portage Bay and the Arboretum
- Lake Washington near Seward Park
- Seacrest Park and Elliott Bay
Tampa, FL5 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Tampa: the Hillsborough River downtown and upstream, Upper Tampa Bay Park and Weedon Island, with launch spots, rentals and rules.- Hillsborough River and the Riverwalk (downtown)
- Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park
- Weedon Island Preserve (St. Petersburg)
- Upper Hillsborough River (Sargeant Park and Hillsborough River State Park)
- E.G. Simmons Conservation Park (Ruskin)
the Florida Keys, FL4 spotsThe best places to paddle board in the Florida Keys: Pennekamp's mangroves, Indian Key, Anne's Beach and Curry Hammock, with launch spots, rentals and rules.- John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park (Key Largo)
- Indian Key from Robbie's (Islamorada)
- Anne's Beach (Islamorada)
- Curry Hammock State Park (Marathon)
Utah Lake, UT4 spotsWhere to paddle board on Utah Lake and around Provo: Utah Lake State Park, Tibble Fork, Deer Creek and Jordanelle, with launches, rentals, algae advisories and mussel rules.- Utah Lake State Park (Provo)
- Tibble Fork Reservoir (American Fork Canyon)
- Deer Creek Reservoir
- Jordanelle Reservoir (Hailstone)
Ventura, CA4 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Ventura and Oxnard: Ventura Harbor, Marina Park and the Ventura Keys, and Channel Islands Harbor, with launch spots, rentals and rules.- Ventura Harbor and Harbor Cove Beach
- Marina Park and the Ventura Keys
- Kiddie Beach and Hobie Beach, Channel Islands Harbor
- West Bank Day Dock, Channel Islands Harbor
Virginia Beach, VA5 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Virginia Beach: First Landing State Park, Linkhorn Bay, the Lynnhaven River, Rudee Inlet and Back Bay, with launches, rentals and rules.- First Landing State Park: the Narrows and Broad Bay
- Linkhorn Bay
- Lynnhaven Inlet and the Lynnhaven River
- Rudee Inlet and Owl Creek
- Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
West Palm Beach, FL5 spotsThe best places to paddle board in West Palm Beach: Peanut Island from Phil Foster Park, MacArthur Beach State Park and Snook Islands, with launches, rentals and rules.- Phil Foster Park
- Peanut Island
- John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
- Snook Islands Natural Area (Lake Worth Beach)
- Okeeheelee Park
Wilmington, NC4 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Wilmington: Banks Channel, Masonboro Island and Carolina Beach State Park, with launch spots, rentals and local rules.- Banks Channel (Wrightsville Beach)
- Masonboro Island
- Carolina Beach State Park
- Wrightsville Beach oceanfront
Yosemite, CA4 spotsWhere you can paddle board in Yosemite: Tenaya Lake, the Merced River in Yosemite Valley, plus Tioga Lake and Bass Lake outside the park, with launch rules and safety.- Tenaya Lake
- The Merced River in Yosemite Valley
- Tioga Lake (outside the park, near Tioga Pass)
- Bass Lake (outside the park, near Oakhurst)
San Diego, CA6 spotsThe best places to paddle board in San Diego: Mission Bay, La Jolla Shores, Coronado, Oceanside Harbor and more, with launch spots, rentals and local rules.- Mission Bay
- La Jolla Shores and the sea caves
- Coronado Ferry Landing and Tidelands Park
- Oceanside Harbor
- Agua Hedionda Lagoon (Carlsbad)
- + 1 more
Austin, TX5 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Austin: Lady Bird Lake, Barton Creek, Red Bud Isle, Lake Austin and Lake Travis, with launch spots, rentals and local rules.- Lady Bird Lake
- Barton Creek
- Red Bud Isle
- Lake Austin
- Lake Travis
Newport Beach, CA5 spotsWhere to paddle board in Newport Beach: Balboa Peninsula, Balboa Island, the Back Bay and Blackies, with launch spots, rentals, harbor rules and areas to avoid.- Balboa Peninsula (harbor side)
- Balboa Island
- Newport Dunes and the Back Bay
- Lido Isle
- Blackies (Newport Pier)
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