Riverbend Outfitters offers kayak and canoe rentals across the diverse waterways of East Texas’ Piney Woods, including Big Cypress Bayou, Little Cypress Bayou, Black Cypress Bayou, Caddo Lake, and Lake O’ the Pines. Whether guests are seasoned paddlers or complete first-timers, the business promises the perfect adventure on these scenic, cypress-lined bayous and lakes.

Single Kayak rentals run $60 per full day, including a paddle, life jacket, and dry bag. Canoe/Double Kayak rentals run $80 per boat for a full day, also including paddles, life jackets, and a dry bag. Guided Tours let an experienced guide lead paddlers through the best routes while sharing local knowledge and helping spot the area’s incredible wildlife (call for pricing). Wildlife Pontoon Tours offer a relaxed way to explore Lake O’ the Pines’ natural beauty from the comfort of a pontoon boat, well suited to families and groups. Shuttle service is available, with group rates offered on request.

The business maintains a genuinely detailed, seasonally updated blog covering river conditions, water release rates from Lake O’ the Pines, and recommendations for the best current paddling spots — including Carter’s Lake, Jefferson’s launch ramp, and the upper reaches of the Big Cypress.

Guest reviews are extraordinarily glowing, with reviewers repeatedly praising staff member Kristi by name for genuinely warm, prompt, and accommodating service — including helping first-time paddling dogs get comfortable, providing helpful local tips, and making pickup and drop-off logistics stress-free. Reviewers consistently describe stunning scenery among the cypress trees, with regular wildlife sightings including alligators, egrets, eagles, and nutria.

Open daily, 7am-5pm.

For paddlers of any experience level near Jefferson/Caddo Lake, Texas looking for a genuinely well-reviewed, scenic kayak or canoe rental in East Texas’ bayou country, Riverbend Outfitters offers an outstanding operation with staff member Kristi.