Watercraft Rentals

Explore the water and enjoy the natural beauty of the preserves. The Forest Preserves provides a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of the area from a different perspective, the water!

Lake of the Woods

Pedal boats and kayak rentals are available May 9 through Labor Day Weekend. Hours are 12-7 PM (last rentals at 6pm), Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, and the cost is $13 per hour for pedal boats and $10 per hour for kayaks. (E-payments only, NO CASH). The boathouse is located on the Lake of the Woods Peninsula, 101 N. Lake of the Woods Rd, at the intersection of Tin Cup Road and Lake of the Woods Road.

Lake of the Woods

Homer Lake

May 27: Kayak rentals are open for the 2026 season! 

Now offering self-service kayak rentals.  You can rent them for a leisurely paddle or a more adventurous exploration of the lake’s nooks and crannies.

Homer Lake

Rent a Kayak

Explore how you can use a self-service Rent.Fun Kayak to rental your kayak.

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