The short list of businesses that rent kayaks and canoes on Hartwell, with prices, phones and who delivers.
Straight answer: Lake Hartwell has very few places to rent a kayak. Directory sites pad their lists with Lake Keowee shops and businesses that no longer rent. These are the ones we could confirm on their own websites or official pages in November 2026.
The only business on Hartwell that does nothing but paddle craft. Solo and tandem kayaks, canoes and paddleboards with vests and paddles, delivered to your cabin, campsite, rental house or a public park. Day-trip delivery is free within 5 miles of downtown Hartwell; multi-day packages (from $120 for an overnighter) include delivery. Renters must be 21 or older.
Georgia State Parks rents kayaks, canoes and paddleboards here seasonally, the cheapest paddle rental on the lake. Gear is included; you sign a waiver and wear a life jacket. The park sits on a peninsula at the north end with a 6-lane ramp and a sand beach (the designated swim area is closed for low water). Entry is a $10 Georgia ParkPass per vehicle.
South-end marina on the South Carolina side with single and tandem kayaks and 11-foot inflatable paddleboards by the hour, half day or full day, plus 24-foot pontoons and a seasonal hydrobike. Campground on site. Prices aren't posted online; a credit card on file holds a reservation.
Basic listings are free. A featured spot puts you at the top of the page that matches what you rent, with call and click tracking and a monthly report.
List or feature your businessClemson University's outdoor recreation program lends recreational kayaks, paddleboards and canoes free for day use at Snow Beach on Lake Hartwell ($5 for fishing kayaks and hybrid boards). It's open only to people with an active Campus Recreation membership, so it isn't an option for visitors.
Bringing your own boat? See where to launch. Want a motor? See Lake Hartwell boat and pontoon rentals.
Checked November 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.