SERVICES
RIVER OR LAKE RENTAL
Fox River (Algonquin - Dundee - Elgin - South Elgin - St. Charles, IL)
and Cary Lake at Rotary Park (Cary, IL)
YOUTH GROUP RENTAL
We do offer trips for boy/ girl scouts, youth groups, church groups and other non-profit organizations. Please mention when booking your trip.
FOX RIVER
RENTAL RATES
YOUTH GROUP RENTAL RATES
$30.00 - per kayak
*Minimum group of 10
Saturday and Sundays only
GROUP RENTAL RATES
$45.00 - per kayak
*Minimum group of 5
Includes life jacket and paddle
24 Hour notice before your trip can be scheduled and prepayment.
CHOOSE YOUR FOX RIVER TRIP!
Elgin to South Elgin, IL
You will get in at the boat launch ramp before the Hemmens Cultural Center. There is free parking just passing the Kimball street bridge at 226 N Grove Ave. Your trip will end at Chipstone Park on the right hand side of the river in South Elgin. This will take you between 1 1/2 to 3 hours on the water. We recommend this trip for anglers because this section of the Fox River provides a lot of good fishing.
226 N Grove Ave Parking
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Chipstone Park
South Elgin to St. Charles, IL
Starting at Lions Park, you will launch right past the parking lot. Your trip will end at Ferson Creek Park in St. Charles on the right hand side of the Fox River. This will take you between 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours on the water.
Lions Park
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Ferson Creek Park
CARY LAKE AT
ROTARY PARK
RENTAL PRICES
Single Kayak $12.00 - per hour
Tandem Kayak $30.00 - per hour
$50.00 - Full Day Rental
*Weather permiting
*I.D. required.
Cary Lake at Rotary Park is on a first come first serve basis.
Large group reservations available with 24 Hour notice and prepayment.
Updates will be posted on our Facebook page!
https://www.facebook.com/midwestkayakrentals
REQUIRED RENTAL BOAT SAFETY VIDEOS
A new Illinois law beginning June 1st 2018, requires that all renters must watch these safety videos and take a short test before they embark on their river adventure. We have provided a link to the online site and a link to each individual video for your convience. All customers will be required to sign off with Midwest Kayak Rentals that they complied with this new law.
INDIVIDUAL VIDEO LINKS
Introduction - https://youtu.be/Zz3FfLSwO1Y?list=PLxQySWZh84TMSDctSoLm6cPT9Ig8kyYSq
Preperations -https://youtu.be/xI9DDhxIrE8?list=PLxQySWZh84TMSDctSoLm6cPT9Ig8kyYSq
Lifejackets - https://youtu.be/bblD-a4AVXE?list=PLxQySWZh84TMSDctSoLm6cPT9Ig8kyYSq
Safety Guidelines - https://youtu.be/ejXubdY-ug4?list=PLxQySWZh84TMSDctSoLm6cPT9Ig8kyYSq
Rules of the Road - https://youtu.be/lejOYd_yiHU?list=PLxQySWZh84TMSDctSoLm6cPT9Ig8kyYSq
Aides to Navigation - https://youtu.be/zyG7sBdDPAQ?list=PLxQySWZh84TMSDctSoLm6cPT9Ig8kyYSq
Strainers - https://youtu.be/Fa7P5j6VyO0?list=PLxQySWZh84TMSDctSoLm6cPT9Ig8kyYSq
Capsizing - https://youtu.be/aCnnSmGrBEc?list=PLxQySWZh84TMSDctSoLm6cPT9Ig8kyYSq
Proper Conduct - https://youtu.be/WrAjrNa2Ui4?list=PLxQySWZh84TMSDctSoLm6cPT9Ig8kyYSq
Boating Under the Influence - https://youtu.be/q41OwqMLL2k?list=PLxQySWZh84TMSDctSoLm6cPT9Ig8kyYSq
Conclusion - https://youtu.be/l83_w1VF_BU?list=PLxQySWZh84TMSDctSoLm6cPT9Ig8kyYSq
Now that you have watched all of the Rental Boat Safety videos, a 10 question test is required to move forward with the registration process.
You will need to create an account on the website Rental Boat Safety,
to access the test and get your results.
Click the link below to access the test
Rental Boat Safety Test
Email a copy of your certificate to midwestkayakrentals@gmail.com
or
Before your trip begins, print out the certificate and hand it in to us.
RENTAL AGREEMENT WAIVER
We have provided a link for the Release of Liability Waiver for adults and minors. CUSTOMERS CAN DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND SIGN THE FORM AHEAD OF TIME AND TURN IN TO US EITHER BY EMAIL OR IN PERSON.
If you are kayaking at Cary Lake at Rotary Park, you will fill out this form in person.
(We will provide waivers on site to customers that do not have forms ready before your trip.)
Click the link below to access the waiver form
Waiver Agreement
TIPS FOR YOUR TRIP!
1. We recommend customers wear synthetic clothing and avoid cotton.
2. Wear footwear that is comfortable, made for getting wet and stays securely on your feet.
3. Bring sunscreen and a small cooler with ice for your water and snacks.
Be safe, have fun and enjoy your trip!
Let's keep the environment clean!