Even if you don't own a boat, you can rent some thinking time at several locations throughout the Triangle. Here's a quick rundown of where, for as little as $3 an hour, you can experience your own Walden Pond.
GENERAL RULES:
-Essential equipment -- oars/paddles, life vests -- are included in rental.
- Deposits are required, typically ranging from $5 for a Canoe or Kayak to $20 for a Sunfish sailboat.
- Rental hours can vary. Call ahead to check.
- Reduced half and full-day rates are available in some instances.
Location: 4600 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh.
Contact: 233-2121
Boats: Johnboats, $3 per hour; Pedal Boats, $7 per hour; Canoes/Kayaks, $4 per hour; Sunfish Sailboats, $10 per hour.
Location: 6404 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh.
Contact: 662-5704
Boats: Johnboats, $3 per hour; Canoes and Sit-On-Top Kayaks: $4 per hour; Sunfish Sailboats: $10 per hour (demonstrated proficiency in this or a comparable boat required).
Location: 801 High House Road, Cary.
Contact: 469-4100
Boats: Pedal Boats, $5 per half hour; Johnboats, $3 per hour; Canoes and Kayaks, $4 per hour.
University Lake
Location: South Old Fayetteville Road near Jones Ferry Road in Orange County.
Contact: 942-8007
Boats: For Orange County residents: $7 per half-day for the first person, $3 for each additional adult (kids under 12 and seniors 65 and over, $1.25); nonresidents: $13 per half-day, $4.50 for each additional adults (kids under 12 and seniors 65 and over, $1.25).
Location: 1400 W. Millbrook Road, Raleigh.
Contact: 420-2331
Boats: Johnboats, $3 per hour; Pedal Boats, $7 per hour; Canoes, $4 per hour
Location: Entrance off U.S. 70/Glenwood Avenue between I-540 and Ebenezer Church Road, Raleigh.
Contact: 571-4170
Boats: Canoes, $5 first hour, $3 every additional hour.
Location: Nine miles west of Carrboro on N.C. 54 in Orange County.
Contact: 942-5790
Boats: For Orange County residents: $7 per half-day for the first person, $3 for each additional adult (kids under 12 and seniors 65 and over, $1.25); nonresidents: $13 per half-day, $4.50 for each additional adults (kids under 12 and seniors 65 and over, $1.25).
Location: Off Aviation Parkway just south of I-40 in Morrisville.
Contact: 460-3390
Boats: Sailboats, $10 per hour; Canoes and Kayaks, $7 per hour.
