Welcome 2026! Here's the new schedule for this year's Free to Low-Cost Community Events.

(Please note) events dates/ times could alter at any given time. You are best to RSVP by sending a Text to 503-877-8449 to sign up for an event. So, you can be directly updated of any last-minute changes & availability. All advertised Special events must have a mim. of 5 people and weather permitted. Otherwise, you can book a tour for regular cost and go on your time. I provide 101 lessons and group tours up to 8-11 people. Depending on Tour.

EVERYONE SIGNS A DIGITAL WAIVER BEFORE ENTERING, Waiver on home page.

Oregon Kayak Tours LLC & Salem Kayak Club Members on Facebook

FREE to LOW-COST Community Events and Free Salem Kayak Club to join on Facebook.

 (Text 503-877-8449) see event details and purchase of ticket required on website www.OregonKayakTours.com 

(YOU CAN BOOK A PRIVATE COMMERCIAL KAYAK TOUR/ EXCURSION/ KAYAK LESSONS ANYTIME.)

 

DATES: (Community Events)

JANURARY 1st  New Years Day Paddle, Estacada Lake TIME: 10AM-2PM MUST RSVP, no kayak rentals available.

 

MARCH 17TH  St. Patty Paddle $5 to RSVP or $25 if you need Kayak Rental, (Shuttling gear included) @ Silverton Reservoir /TIME: 10:30AM – 1:30PM MUST RSVP Prize for best dress only. ($40 Kayak Rentals Available) 

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(EARLY MAY POSSIBLE IDAHO KAYAK TRIP) In the planning stages.

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THIS TRIP IS MOVED TO 2027(Salem Kayak CLUB members only)

Chiloquin Kayak Camping Trip @ Wood River/ Spring Creek/ Malone Springs/ Wood River Wetlands/ Willaimson River. See event details in club. Once book will learn which days and times to expect at which location. See event details in club. (EASY PADDLE)

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MAY 25th MEMORIAL DAY FLOAT.... ($40 Kayak Rentals Available) Put in SALEM, take out at Wheatland Ferry. Launch by 10AM, I am offering RIDE SHARE for $20, includes shuttling your 10ft kayak, or $15 UBER SHARE. (No refunds) if you cancel.

 

JUNE 19th (Salem Kayak CLUB Members Only) (ALL DAY EXCURSION) Bring your own sack lunch, dry bag ect.

First Day of Summer CLACKAMAS River Trip / $30 if you need Kayak Rental, (Shuttling gear included) otherwise (Must have a sit on top) or $30

 

JUNE 22nd thru 25th (Salem Kayak CLUB Members Only) Kayak

Cascades Mountains Kayak Camping Trip @Hosmer, Devils Lake, Sunset at Sparks Lake, La Pine, see event details in club. Once book will learn which days and times to expect at which location. See event details in club.  (EASY PADDLE)

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JULY 24th RIVER RESCUE CLASS, BUDDY RESCUE PRACTICE at Keizer Rapids Park at Boat Ramp, Bring you own gear, or use gear that is there to try or more then welcome to watch. TIME 11:00AM

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JULY 1st  (FIRST SUNSET Night Paddle) Club only, must have your own lights and kayak. NO rentals available

TIME: TBA no shuttle needed.

 

JULY 11th BBQ Agate Rock Contest @Wheatland Ferry /TIME: 11AM-3PM MEAL TICKET REQUIRED $12 to RSVP or $37 if you need Kayak Rental, (Shuttling gear & meal ticket included ) see event details and purchase of ticket required on website www.OregonKayakTours.com

 

JULY 27th - 31 AUGUST 1st  (Salem Kayak CLUB Members Only)

Coast Kayak Camping Trip @ Florence MUST RSVP CAMPING Trip Optional/ day trip this year it can include New Port, Lincoln City, Florence, North Bend and Coos Bay. Stay tuned for details. Meeting times and details will be given once you book. See event details in club. (EASY PADDLE)

 

AUGUST 8th Fiesta Tacos @Salem Riverfront on water /TIME: 10:00AM – NOON TICKET REQUIRED MEAL TICKET REQUIRED $12 to RSVP or $52 if you need Kayak Rental, (Shuttling gear & meal ticket include) prize giveaway

($40 Kayak Rentals Available) 

 

AUGUST 15th LAST SUNSET Night Paddle Club only, must have your own lights and kayak. NO rentals available

TIME: TBA

 

SEPTEMBER 7th BBQ LABOR DAY FLOATY FLOAT PADDLE,/TIME: 11AM-3PM TICKET REQUIRED MEAL TICKET REQUIRED $12 to RSVP or $52 if you need Kayak Rental, (Shuttling gear & meal ticket include ) 

Launch Salem/Take out at Keizer Rapids. I am offering RIDE SHARE for $15, includes shuttling your 10ft kayak, or $10 UBER SHARE. (No refunds) if you cancel.

 

Sept 19th FREE (COLD WEATER PRESENTATION ON LAND) Next to boat launch @KEIZER RAPID PARK 11am-noon Bring chair,  Prize give away

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OCTOBER MULTIPLE FALL TIME EXCURSIONS (Salem Kayak CLUB Members Only)  (TBA DATES) (FALL TIME) BOTH SAME DAY TRIP to Clear Lake & Eugene Canoe Trail and another day for Tualatin River Fall Excursion 3-4 day

 

Oct BETWEEN 14th-24th DAYS AND TIMES TBA (FALL) Coast Kayak Camping Trip @ Florence/COOS BAY MUST RSVP CAMPING Trip Optional/ day trip. Sweet Creek, Bending Landing, Siltcoos River to Ocean, Cleawox Lake, Coos Bay, Newport as our paddle sights. Meeting times and details will be given once you book. See event details in club. (EASY PADDLE) TBA DATES (DEPENDS ON WEATEHER) dates may change

 

NOTE: for free excursion opportunities, must be a Club member and wait for pop up opportunities posted by Oregon Kayak Tours LLC/ Shannon

  SCAN QR CODE for BIZ CARD to save to your phone, LINKS to Websites/ FB Salem KAYAK Club