Fuel Included in Price!
Enjoy a scenic cruise through the Ky River Palisades between the historic Fort Boonesboro and Valley View Ferry.
Meet your Captain at Three Trees Canoe, Kayak, & Campground where there are parking and restroom facilities. You can choose how you’d like to spend to your time such as:
- Bring a picnic or grab a carry-out order from Waterfront Grill next door to the campground. We have removable tables and a sink for hand-washing. You are welcome to bring a cooler and your favorite beverages.
- If you have a valid Ky fishing license, you can bring your pole and cast a line. We can also bring some extra poles and bait with advance notice.
- We have two kayak/SUP hangers on the boat if you want to paddle up any of the tributaries. You can bring your own or rent our two inflatable tandem kayaks in advance.
- Depending on the water level, we can anchor off at our favorite swimming spot for a refreshing dip.
Some of the highlights of this section of river include the Lock and Dam at Fort Boonesboro, an active rock quarry (can be dusty during business hours), limestone cliffs with caves, an ironside sternwheel shipwreck (the Brooklyn), two nature preserves, a heron rookery, and the Valley View Ferry – the oldest continuously running ferry operation since 1785. If you want to cruise the entire 19-mile length between the Fort and the Ferry, you’ll want to plan for a 6-hour excursion (we have an onboard privy available for LIQUID deposits).
We want this trip to be enjoyable for YOU so we can cater to your needs (within reason) – just let us know what your ideal experience would include. Please keep in mind that we are at the mercy of the river so it might not be possible to participate in certain activities if the water conditions are less than ideal.
If you want to book outside our listed availability schedule, just contact us and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Guests that also book select lodging with us at HomeGrown HideAways get a discount on boat rides!