Paddle Ways - Lets Go Paddling

Find New Places to Paddle. Plan Better Trips. Stay Ahead of Conditions.
PaddleWays is your all-in-one paddling guide, built for kayakers, rafters, canoeists, and paddleboarders of all experience levels. Whether you’re chasing whitewater or looking for calm, scenic lakes, PaddleWays helps you find where to go, when to go, and what to expect once you’re there.
Free Basic PaddleWays Account
Everyone deserves access to the water. With a free Basic PaddleWays account, you get nationwide access to mapped rivers, lakes, boat ramps, public access points, and thousands of paddling-specific points of interest. PaddleWays+ unlocks additional features for trip planning, navigation, and safety.
Explore Paddling Routes Across the Country
Discover thousands of mapped paddling routes, from quiet flatwater to technical whitewater runs. Find public launch points, shuttles, campsites, and detailed river descriptions all in one place.
Plan With Confidence
Check real-time streamflows, 10-day weather forecasts, and river conditions before you head out. Use the My Waters dashboard to save your favorite rivers and see at a glance when they’re in shape for paddling.
Plan Like a Pro
Measure float distances, find takeouts and campsites, and preview key POIs like access points and boat ramps using Street View when available. Add your own waypoints and save past trips to make planning future outings easier.
Stay Prepared, Even Offline
Use cell coverage maps to see where you’ll have service. Download maps in advance to navigate without signal. Whether you're off-grid or close to town, you’ll have the tools you need.
Built for Paddlers. Backed by NRS.
PaddleWays is supported by NRS and powered by technology from onWater. We’re committed to access, safety, and stewardship. Every PaddleWays+ subscription helps fund conservation and paddling access efforts.
PaddleWays+ Unlocks Even More
Upgrade to access premium tools:
My Waters dashboard with unlimited saved rivers
Offline maps and cell coverage overlays
10-day wea…