Ohiopyle
Raft and Ducky Rentals
Rates & Information
Middle
& Lower Yough Rental Rates are the Same for Both
sections of river. 
"Shredder" Rentals
Small, fast, nimble two person rafts that really connect you to the whitewater and amplify all the waves. These offer a higher vantage point for river navigation as well as added stability.
"Duckies" Rentals
Essentially a sit on top kayak, as connected and close you can get to whitewater. These crafts are sensitive to the contours of the turbulent river surface. You feel the currents and waves exactly like a kayaker does and aggressively navigate through the rapids. If or when you fall out you just climb back in and paddle. "Hold on to your boat and paddle and get ready for an action packed time."
Why
Choose Ohiopyle Trading Post?
We have the best rental equipment in Ohiopyle. Our Entire Fleet is SELF-BAILING INFLATED FLOORS!!! FOOT STIRRUPS!!!
Quality Equipment and Expert Advice!
Headquarters are across the street from the State Park
Launch Area!
SHORTEST DISTANCE TO WALK YOUR EQUIPMENT TO THE RIVER
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Raft and Ducky Rental Rates
Every Boat is Self Bailing and has Inflated Floors to protect you from rocks!!!
All rentals are subject to a 6% sales tax
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Boat Type
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# of People
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Weekdays
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Weekends & Holidays
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4 Person Raft
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Per Person
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$17.00*
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$24.00*
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2 Person Shredder
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Per Boat
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$48.00
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$55.00
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1 Person Thrill seeker
1 Person Super Duck
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Per Boat
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$30.00
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$35.00
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2 Person Thrill seeker
2 Person Super Duck
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Per Boat
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$48.00
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$55.00
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MINIMUMS *Weekdays Per 4 Person Raft $68.00
~ *Weekends Per 4 Person Raft $96.00
GROUP
RATES AVAILABLE.
We are at your service!
Groups
of Unaccompanied Minors Must Take a Guided Trip.
AND We Suggest First Time Rafters Take a Guide Escorted
or Guided Trip.
Ohiopyle State Park regulates
river traffic on the Lower Section. You must have a a launch permit on weekends and holidays. A launch permit is like a tee time on a golf course. You call the state for the permit, tell them the number of people you have in your group, they will then tell you the time slots they have available for that day. You will need a launch permit prior to your trip (several
weeks ahead of time for busy weekends/holidays).
ON
WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS A LAUNCH PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR
THE CLASS III-IV LOWER YOUGH SECTION.
This Launch
Permit will give you a specific time to launch
your trip at the State Park Put-In. Call 1-888-PA-PARKS
to reserve your launch time.
Get your Lower launch permit first, then call us for
the equipment.
MIDDLE YOUGH RAFT RENTAL INFORMATION
No Launch Permits are Required for the Middle Youghiogheny.
Reservations required through us for launch times from 10am 12am and 2pm
Additional charges for the Middle
Shuttle fee $10 per raft, $5 per ducky
Additional Park Access Fee $2.50 per person
Launch times for the middle are at 10am, 12pm and 2pm reservations are highly recommended because limited shuttle space. Show up time is at our outfitter store on Negley St. We then shuttle you 9 miles upstream to Ramcat launch area you receive a safety briefing then raft back to Ohiopyle.
- Bring
sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, eyeglass retainer
straps, water bottle, if you want to bring a lunch,
triple ziploc it. Cameras and electronics are at great
risk without good waterproof protection.
- We
give you a safety briefing before you launch and are
required to watch a safety video. Experience in river
running is recommended. Life jackets must be worn at
all times while on the river, helmets and wetsuits are available.
- Guide
Escorted Family Float Trips are available on the Middle
Yough.
- Class 5 World Class
Whitewater Action on the Upper Youghiogheny
section in nearby Friendsville, Maryland
- Guide
Escorted or Fully Guided Rafting Trips on the Lower Yough.
- BOOK
EARLY TO ASSURE DESIRED DATES
- River
running has inherent dangers.
Everyone must sign a liability
release form,
(minors MUST have release signed by parent or legal
guardian).
Arrive one to
two hours before your launch time, so you have
ample time to arrange shuttle, and get your equipment.
We give you an equipment briefing and you may be required
to watch a safety video. You will also be required to
purchase a shuttle token (from the river to the take-out
parking lot).
LOWER YOUGH RAFT RENTAL
CUSTOMERS MUST SET UP THEIR OWN SHUTTLE TO THE TAKE-OUT (Old Mitchell Parking Lot).
ARRIVE AT LEAST ONE HOUR EARLY. You must buy a shuttle
token at the State Park put-in launch booth.
Call
Toll Free 1-888-OHIOPYLE
or 1-888-644-6795 for Reservations
Come Surfing, Wave Smashing, or Family River Floating With OTP.
We are THE FUN, GOOD TIMES Company With the New Blue Boats!
