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Zaloo's Canoes

Canoe, Kayak, & Tubing Rentals on New River, NC

Explore the historic and scenic New River on a relaxing and fun river adventure with Zaloo's Canoes.

2025 SEASON BOOKINGS WILL OPEN MID-JAN!!!!

Spring Saturdays

Opening Day – April 26
May3, May 10, May 17

Full Summer Season

May 24 – August 10

August 3-day Weekends

August 15-17, August 22-24, Labor Day 4-day 29 August – 2 September

September Saturdays

Sep 6, 13, 20

BOOK ONLINE, CALL OR EMAIL 336-246-3066 INFO@ZALOOS.COM

OUR TRIPS

Season Pass From $100

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.

ZALOO'S AMENITIES AND SERVICES

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ZALOO’S OFFERS THE BEST CANOE, KAYAK & TUBE TRIPS IN N.C.

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.


PLAN YOUR WHOLE ESCAPE TO THE COOLEST CORNER IN NC!

EXCITING AND FUN RIVER ADVENTURE

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Safe, friendly, knowledgeable

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 | TripAdvisor
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Gorgeous piece of Heaven

Beautiful relaxing river trip. I have been coming to Ashe County for years and this was my first trip with Zaloos

– Candy T | TripAdvisor
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Great time!

Had 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 | TripAdvisor
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Family Fun

Great day on the river. Easy check In on line and easy check in once there. Well maintained tubes. Friendly staff.

– Tracy M | TripAdvisor

START YOUR ADVENTURE TODAY

Save some time in line at check-in by booking your next Zaloo’s river adventure online!