Rochelle’s Canoe Rental offers canoe and kayak trips on the scenic North Brazos River, based in Graford, Texas, near Possum Kingdom Lake in Palo Pinto County. “This is a family trip we love to take every year” — the business has genuinely built a reputation as a beloved annual tradition for many Texas families over the years.
The business operates from Spring Break through Thanksgiving weekend, with all trips strictly by reservation — phone calls open the week before Spring Break each season. Multiple trip lengths and routes are available along the Brazos, with checklists and location guidance provided to help first-timers prepare before arrival, along with a helpful 36-hour local weather forecast link for planning around river conditions.
Business hours run Monday, Thursday, Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 8am-5pm, and Sunday 9am-5pm, closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Important note: Rochelle’s suffered significant damage from the Ross Rd Fire, which destroyed buildings and equipment built up over years of operation. The business has launched a community fundraiser to help rebuild, and current operating status should be confirmed directly before planning a visit.
For families near Graford/Possum Kingdom Lake, Texas looking for a long-standing, reservation-based canoe or kayak trip on the North Brazos River, Rochelle’s Canoe Rental offers a beloved local tradition, though currently in recovery following fire damage.
