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Sit back and relax as you tube down one of the most scenic and gentle stretches of the New River that North Carolina has to offer.
SEASON PASSES AVAILABLE HERE!
Explore the historic and scenic New River on a relaxing and fun river adventure with Zaloo's Canoes.
Spring Season – BOGO WEEKENDS!!
Zaloo’s New River Outpost Camping is OPEN!!
Summer Season Memorial Day – Labor Day!!
Summer Season – BOGO 1/2 Off – Monday – Thursday
(Not Including Holidays or 4th of July week)
15% off Group bookings of 10(+) Canoes/Kayaks, or 25(+) Tubes
Sit back and relax as you tube down one of the most scenic and gentle stretches of the New River that North Carolina has to offer.
Go it alone in one of our top-of-the-line sit-on-top kayaks or team up with an adventure buddy in a tandem kayak for two.
From 5 miles to three days, we offer the best canoe trips in the North Carolina mountains. Explore the New River in a canoe from Zaloo’s.
Have your own Canoe, Kayak or Tube but don’t want the hassle with finding a place to get in and out of the river? We are happy to put your tube on our trailer and take you up the river for a relaxing 2 hour or 4 hour float, or pick you and your Kayak/Canoe up down river at numerous locations. Prices listed are for the first float – bring a friend(s) at only $10 per additional float.
Do you enjoy getting out on the river multiple times in the spring, summer, and fall and saving money? We offer Season Passes for kayak and canoe rentals and shuttling your personal boats. Each pass is good for 4 boat rentals or shuttles through the season.
Free Wifi
Pet Friendly
Ice Available
Ample Parking
Gear For Sale
Group Rates Available
Knowledgeable Staff
Food & Drink Available
Restrooms/Changing Rooms
Situated on the New River in Jefferson, NC, Zaloo’s Canoes offers the finest canoe, kayak, and tube trips in the area. After starting as a small canoe rental service out of the back of a pickup truck on the side of the road in 1976, Zaloo’s has worked hard over the last 46 years to become one of the oldest and friendliest river outfitters in the area. We specialize in fun and exciting boat and tube trips for families, friends, and groups on one of the most historic and scenic North Carolina rivers, which also happens to be an American Heritage River. The New River is a great canoeing, kayaking, and tubing river for a child’s or beginner’s first river experience — pets love it too! With its gentle flow and beautiful surroundings, the New River is sure to wow and stun the whole family and provide a priceless set of unforgettable memories.
If the Outpost is too far for you – try one of our local campsite close to Zalooville:
We did the 5-mile kayaking trip with my 4-year-old on a tandem with me and my wife on a single. Staff was very friendly and helpful and they are taking all precautions in dealing with “the germs.”
– Nathan | TripAdvisorBeautiful relaxing river trip. I have been coming to Ashe County for years and this was my first trip with Zaloos
– Candy T | TripAdvisorHad a great time! They were very quick and helpful! We had a group of 17 people go and the kids as well as adults enjoyed!
– Jessica M | TripAdvisorGreat day on the river. Easy check In on line and easy check in once there. Well maintained tubes. Friendly staff.
– Tracy M | TripAdvisorSave some time in line at check-in by booking your next Zaloo’s river adventure online!