How to Rent a Kayak

(Self-Service)

Single Kayak

Tandem Kayak

How It Works

Download the ShareKayak app.

Create your account and sign the waiver in the app.

Select your kiosk location and make your payment in the app.

Unlock your kayak using the code in the app.

Enjoy your paddle and return your kayak when finished.

Download the app to get started.

Our Kiosk Locations & Suggested Routes

Find the perfect spot to start your next paddle.

Walk-Up Only

Bayou Vermilion / Lafayette

You can rent and return kayaks at any of these locations:

Vermilionville
The Empanada Guy
Cottages on the Bayou (437 East Kaliste Saloom Road)
Southside Park

These four locations are walk-up only (no advance booking).
You can use the ShareKayak app to check which kiosks have kayaks available before driving out.

Suggested Routes (All Downriver)

Vermilionville
Empanada Guy:

~ 20 minutes

Vermilionville
Cottages on the Bayou

~ 40 minutes

Vermilionville
Camellia Bridge

~ 2 hours

Vermilionville
Southside Park

~ 4 hours

Advance Bookings

Bayou Teche & Louisiana State Parks

These locations require advance booking using the ShareKayak app.

You can reserve your kayak in advance through the ShareKayak app or by clicking the “Self-Service Advance Bookings” button on the site.

How to Rent a Kayak

(Self-Service)

Single Kayak

Tandem Kayak

How It Works

Our Kiosk Locations & Suggested Routes

Walk-Up Only

Bayou Vermilion / Lafayette

Vermilionville Empanada Guy:

Vermilionville Cottages on the Bayou

Vermilionville Camellia Bridge

Vermilionville Southside Park

Advance Bookings

Bayou Teche & Louisiana State Parks

Choose how you’d like to book your kayak.

Let's Paddle Together

Contact us today to plan your next adventure!

Vermilionville
Empanada Guy:

Vermilionville
Cottages on the Bayou

Vermilionville
Camellia Bridge

Vermilionville
Southside Park