Black River Canoe Trips has offered canoe rentals and shuttle service on the Black River near Rochester, Washington for years, owned and operated by Rob Shaner. The river winds through the Black River Wildlife Area, farmland, and a scattering of homes, offering a quiet, lazy paddle well suited to unhurried river days.

The business lets guests explore the river at their own pace, then picks paddlers up at the end of their float and returns them to their vehicles parked back at the property on Littlerock Road SW. Canoe rentals include the canoe, life jackets, and paddles, with rates historically running $15 an hour, $55 for three to four hours, or $75 for a six-hour trip; a full-day rate has also been referenced at $35. Camping is available on-site for those wanting to extend their stay along the river.

The Black River itself is known for wildlife encounters along the way, including salmon, trout, bluegill, crappie, and smallmouth bass, along with sightings of local wildlife patrolling the banks. A typical put-in point is about four miles down Littlerock Road from Rochester, with additional access points further along at 110th or 123rd, and a public fishing area near the Elma Gate Road exit on Highway 12 offering an alternative pull-out for those running a two-car shuttle themselves.

For paddlers looking for a peaceful, self-guided canoe trip on the Black River near Rochester and Olympia, Black River Canoe Trips offers a simple, long-running rental and shuttle service with camping available on-site.