OUR RIVER TRIPS
FIRST LIGHT ON THE RIVER
A quiet, guided paddle with coffee as the day begins.
60-90 minutes
$20 per person (limited space)
Mondays & Thursdays 7AM
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GUIDED RIVER EXCURSION
Explore the Delaware River with one of our experienced guides. Depart on a 3-mile journey from Smithfield Beach
Canoes only - Kayaks can be purchased for $40 per guest
90 minutes to 2 hours - $25 per guest
Wednesdays & Saturdays 2:30pm
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THE SHAWNEE DRIFT
A relaxed float in a tube or life jacket from Ft. DePuy to the Delaware River.
40-60 minutes
Tubes $15 / life jacket included
Mondays & Thursdays 3:30pm
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RAFTING
Paddle the serene Delaware River in a large, stable inflatable raft. Rafts are perfect for those seeking a communal experience. There is a minimum of four adults, and a maximum of eight adults per raft.
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POCONOS
KAYAKING
RENTALS
Be the master of your own craft and paddle the Delaware River in one of our sit-in kayaks for an unforgettable outdoor experience. We offer 3-mile and 13-mile trips.
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CANOEING
Navigate the scenic Delaware River in one of our canoes. We offer 3-mile and 13-mile river trips. There is a two-person minimum, and three-person maximum on canoes.
BOOK A TRIPRIVER TRIP FACTS
Shawnee’s section of the Delaware River is calm with rapids not exceeding level one. While the Delaware River near Shawnee is tranquil, it is important to respect the potential risks that are inherent to any water sport activity. Always wear a U.S. Coast Guard Approved life jacket while canoeing, kayaking or rafting on the Delaware River. If you choose to swim in the Delaware River, it is strongly recommended that you do so with a U.S. Coast Guard Approved life jacket.
Yes, the section of the Delaware River near Shawnee is classified as exceptional high quality for its cleanliness. There are federal protections that guard the Delaware River from certain pollutants and development that often degrades the quality of a waterway. Two designations that ensure the Delaware River stays pristine are the “Special Protection Waters” and “Wild and Scenic” programs.
The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort rents canoes, kayaks and rafts in the Poconos. The Shawnee Inn operates a private livery on the Delaware River.
This depends on the experience you desire. A kayak, swift and maneuverable, is ideal for a single paddler. A kayak is the perfect craft for a paddler who is confident in their skills and desires more independence. A canoe requires two paddlers, and are fast but less maneuverable than kayaks. Canoes are great for parties of 2 or 3 who prefer to share a watercraft and desire to have more maneuverability and speed than a raft. A raft is suitable for parties of four to eight passengers. Rafts are incredibly stable and travel slowly in comparison to a kayak or canoe, making them a good choice for families and youth paddlers.
Overnight guests of The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort enjoy exclusive access to Shawnee’s Sandy Beach and Private Boat Launch. The general public, locals, friends, and guests of Wyndham Timeshare Units do not have access to the resort's beach or boat launch.
The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort is located on the banks of the nationally designated Wild and Scenic Delaware River. Guests of the resort have exclusive access to our private river access. This means that guests of the Shawnee Inn only need to be transported once, saving valuable time. The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort is the only canoe, kayak and raft livery on the Delaware River that offers 3-mile trips.