Scituate · The North River
A small fleet. One winding river. No counter to check in at.
Get on the Water— A simple way to get on the water
We started Scituate Adventures because we wanted kayaking to feel like kayaking again. Not waiting in line. Not signing clipboards. Just book a boat, walk to the rack, unlock, paddle.
01 — The Fleet
A small mixed fleet — two touring kayaks for the long way up the river, two sit-on-tops for easy floats, and two inflatable SUPs for glassy, high-tide mornings.
Automatic discounts: 15% off Monday–Wednesday rentals, 20% off same-day bookings — applied in your cart, no code needed.
Kayaks · 4 boats
Rack 09
A sit-on-top recreational kayak — open deck, self-bailing scuppers, no spray skirt needed. Easy to climb on, hard to flip, perfect for a casual hour in the shallows or your first time in a boat.
Included Paddle in the storage box — the code arrives with your booking email. Life preservers are in the black boxes at the rack — no code needed.
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One date & start time covers your whole cart, entered at checkout.
Rack 09
Declan's twin — same sit-on-top hull, same easy entry, same forgiving stability. Great for paddling alongside a friend, taking your kid out for their first time, or grabbing a quick hour after dinner.
Included Paddle in the storage box — the code arrives with your booking email. Life preservers are in the black boxes at the rack — no code needed.
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One date & start time covers your whole cart, entered at checkout.
Paddleboards · 2 boards
Rack 10
A wide, stable inflatable stand-up paddleboard in deep red. Soft traction pad, beginner-friendly balance, easy to climb back on if you fall off. Great for a glassy morning float or seeing the bay from a higher vantage.
Included Paddle in the storage box — the code arrives with your booking email. Life preservers are in the black boxes at the rack — no code needed.
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One date & start time covers your whole cart, entered at checkout.
Rack 10
Paddy's twin in blue — same forgiving deck, same gentle stability. Bring a friend, try standing up for the first time, or chase a sunrise across the bay in tandem.
Included Paddle in the storage box — the code arrives with your booking email. Life preservers are in the black boxes at the rack — no code needed.
Add to cart
One date & start time covers your whole cart, entered at checkout.
02 — How It Works
Pick a boat and a duration. Pay online in under a minute.
Check your inbox for your lock code. Walk to the racks near the boat launch — kayaks on Rack 09, paddleboards on Rack 10. Your code releases the boat and opens the paddle storage box; life preservers are in the black boxes — no code needed.
Lock the rack back up when you're done. The lake is yours in between.
03 — Plan Your Visit
Safety first: there is no lifeguard on duty. Life jackets must be worn at all times on the water (they're in the black boxes at the rack). Stay inside the river — never beyond The Spit into the river mouth or the open ocean. Check the tide before you launch. And never drink alcohol or use drugs before or while boating.
A self-service rental works best when you know where you're going and what to throw in the car.
Find us
Driftway Conservation Park
Scituate, WI 54850
Kayak racks 11 & 12, at the beach
Open in Google MapsDriftway Conservation Park, 250 Driftway, Scituate — just east of the Route 3A rotary, past Widow's Walk Golf Course. Free parking in the park lot (it fills on summer weekends — come early). The racks are near the boat launch, a short walk from your car.
When You Arrive
The boats live on shared racks near the boat launch — a short walk from the parking lot. Look for the small numbered tags: sit-on-top kayaks (Declan, Maeve) on Rack 09, paddleboards (Paddy, Rosie) on Rack 10.
Hours & Season
What to Bring
We provide the kayak, paddle, and PFD. Everything else is on you.
After You Book
Good to Know
04 — About
Scituate Adventures is a small, self-service kayak rental on the south shore of the North River estuary — based out of Driftway Conservation Park on Scituate, Massachusetts.
The Herring River off the Driftway is one of the easiest launches on the South Shore — firm sand and gravel, gentle entry, usually glassy in the morning. From there, wind through the salt marsh toward the North River, poke up the quiet side channels at high tide, or ride the current out to The Spit and back. High tide here runs about 45–60 minutes after Boston — time it right and the river does half the work.
A small fleet. A combination lock. A code in your inbox. The lake does the rest.
A boat is a small permission to be elsewhere for a while.
05 — FAQ
Pick your boat (kayaks Declan and Maeve, paddleboards Paddy and Rosie), choose a duration, and check out. You'll get a confirmation email with your combination lock code within a few minutes.
Driftway Conservation Park, Scituate. Walk to the racks near the boat launch — the sit-on-top kayaks (Declan and Maeve) are on Rack 09, and the paddleboards (Paddy and Rosie) on Rack 10. Your combination opens the boat lock and the paddle storage box; life preservers are in the black boxes — no code needed.
If you've never been on the water, the sit-on-tops (Declan or Maeve) are the easiest start or the SUPs (Paddy or Rosie) — all four are very stable, very forgiving, and easy to climb back onto if you fall off. Stay close to shore, paddle in the morning when winds are usually lighter, and don't venture past the bay's protected curve.
In the storage box on the ground beside the boats — one box at each rack (Rack 09 for the kayaks, Rack 10 for the paddleboards). The same combination code from your confirmation page opens the storage box, the lock, and the paddle. One code unlocks everything for your boat.
Wisconsin law requires a properly-fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved PFD on board for every paddler. We provide one with each kayak, and we strongly recommend wearing it the entire time — the North River estuary is cold, even in July.
If conditions are unsafe (small craft advisory, thunderstorms, sustained winds over ~15 mph), don't go out. Call, text, or email us and we'll reschedule or refund. Check the marine forecast for Scituate before you head down to the beach.
Yes. Reach out at least 24 hours before your booking for a full refund or reschedule. Same-day cancellations due to weather are always honored — just call, text, or email.
A little late is fine — we get it, the lake is hard to leave. If you're significantly over your booked time and another paddler is waiting, we'd appreciate a quick heads-up.
All four boats are single-paddler. A small child can sit in front of a parent on Declan or Maeve (the sit-on-tops) for short, close-to-shore paddles — the open deck makes it easy. SUPs can carry a small child sitting on the deck if a confident adult is steering. PFDs are required for everyone regardless of age — they're in the black boxes at the rack. A small, calm dog can ride along on a sit-on-top or a SUP at your own risk — please dry the boat afterward.
06 — Get in Touch
For day-of issues — lost lock codes, last-minute weather calls — call or text 857-242-1806. For everything else, the form on the right reaches our inbox within the hour during the season.