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Pohick Bay Regional Park

Boat Rental

Boat Rental

Explore the environmental wonders of the Pohick Bay area by renting one of the many boats available at Pohick Bay Regional Park.  The park’s fleet consists of pedal boats, single kayaks, double kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards. Pohick Bay Regional Park offers hourly and daily rentals for those interested in exploring Pohick Bay and the surrounding area. Rental boats are launched from the shore or dock.

  • You must be at least 16 years old with a valid driver’s license or other valid identification in order to be an occupant of a rental boat.
  • 12 to 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years old in the same or separate boat.
  • 11 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years old in the same boat (may not paddle solo or operate a paddleboard).
  • A personal flotation device (PFD) is required for each person on the water.
  • 11 years old and under are required to wear a PFD at all times.

Please note: Pets are not permitted in rental boats.

To get you out on the water faster, please print and fill out the boat rental contract, prior to arriving at the park.

 

2024 HOURS OF OPERATION:

Last rental is 1.5 hours prior to posted closing time. Late fees will be applied to vessels returning after the posted return time.

Dates Opens Last Rental
1 hour/30 mins
Boat Return Close

April 1 - May 23

Weekends

 

10:00 a.m.

 

4:30 p.m.

 

5:30 p.m.

 

6:00 p.m.

May 24 - September 2

Fridays & Holidays

Saturdays & Sundays

 

10:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m.

 

4:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

 

5:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

 

6:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

September 3 - October 14

Saturday, Sunday & Holidays

 

10:00 a.m.

 

4:30 p.m.

 

5:30 p.m.

 

6:00 p.m.

Fees

 
  Jurisdiction Non-Jurisdiction

Canoe

Per hour

Per 4 hour rental

 

$18.00

$47.00

 

$19.00

$52.00

Kayak

Single, per hour

Single, per 4 hour rental

Double, per hour

Double, per 4 hour rental

 

$18.00

$47.00

$23.00

$53.00

 

$19.00

$52.00

$24.00

$56.00

Pedal Boat

Per hour

 

$18.00

 

$20.00

Stand Up Paddle Boards

Per hour

 

$23.00

 

$24.00

Age 55 and over: 25% discount Monday - Friday.  

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