Kentucky is well-known for incredible water recreation, with our many lakes and rivers the perfect setting for a day of kayaking or overnight house boating excursion. Our creeks, too, are part of this awesome aquatic equation, offering incredible and accessible opportunities to get out on the water. In central Kentucky, Elkhorn Creek spans 18 magnificent miles through some of the state's loveliest landscapes -- and nothing compares to a day spent kayaking along this beauteous body of water.
Here in Kentucky, there's little we love more than a day on the water.
We also know better than to dismiss a "creek" as, well, anything other than a totally sublime place for kayaking...
...especially when the creek in question is Elkhorn Creek! In the heart of the Bluegrass, Elkhorn Creek is a 18.3-mile stream that offers some of the best water recreation in the state.
The combination of sublime scenery and gentle waters make Elkhorn Creek an accessible and amazing adventure for paddlers of all ages and abilities, and Canoe Kentucky takes all of the guesswork out of planning such an adventure.
Canoe Kentucky is an adventure outfitter that offers an array of excursions in some of the state's finest bodies of water.
The outfitter's popular Elkhorn Creek excursions can be done myriad ways: canoes, kayaks, tandem kayaks, premium fishing kayaks, and rafts. Both day trips and overnight adventures are offered.
Canoe Kentucky's excursions are affordable and accessible, outfitting folks with everything needed for a fun and safe experience on the water!
Elkhorn Creek is the most popular paddled stream in the state of Kentucky -- for good reason. Whether you are looking for whitewater, remote scenery, small mouth bass fishing, or family floats, you're guaranteed an amazing aquatic adventure on Elkhorn Creek.
Have you gone kayaking at this lovely creek in Kentucky before? Elkhorn Creek is a glorious place for all kinds of water recreation in Kentucky, so be sure and visit Canoe Kentucky to set up your next aquatic adventure.
Once you've tired from a day on the water, head into Frankfort and grab a brew and bite from Sig Luscher Brewery!
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