Calendar of Trips
We add trips to our schedule as they are requested. If you don’t see the trip you would like on our calendar you can register for the one you are interested in and we will add it to our calendar as long as our schedule permits. Trips are created on a first come, first serve basis so the further ahead you register the more options you have in trips and start time. Visit the Choosing a Trip page for guidance to help you decide which trip would be best for your group.
Outdoor activities are always subject to changes in weather. If there is just a light rain or passing shower we can go ahead with the trip. Incase of storms with heavy rains and/or lightning we will cancel the trip and notify you as far ahead as possible. Trip availability also depends on the river levels.
Key: Summer Camps | Guided Trips | Self-serve | Special Events | Paddling Classes | Custom Trips |
| Haw River Canoe & Kayak Co. |   |
| When | What |
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Sat 3rd Feb all day | More info:   
Participants arrive early enough in the evening to practice paddling, enjoy a beautiful sunset and adjust their eyes to the night sky. As the moonlight gets brighter, we will paddle around to enjoy the night sounds. Eventually, we will “raft-up” and lay back to fully take in our surroundings. Fee: $35 per person with the canoe/kayak provided.  Saxapahaw, NC |
Sat 3rd Feb to Sun 4th Feb | The Haw River in North Carolina's Piedmont has become a favorite river to fish for both novice and experienced anglers. It offers a diversity of fish habitats to include head-water streams, deep pools, rocky shallows, slow-flowing flat-water reaches and rapids. The best time of the year to catch fish is during the spring spawn from January to early March of each year. This weekend fishing trip begins the first day when guests meet at 9:00 a.m. at The Haw River Canoe & Kayak Co. in Saxapahaw, NC. We will leave from there to fish various upriver habitats. That night, guests are free to return home or enjoy the many eateries and attractions in Saxapahaw. Lodging is the responsibility of our guests; however, we can make recommendations as to where to find a place to stay that meets your budget and personal needs. The next day, we will fish a different down-river stretch. Our fishing adventure will conclude by 5:00 p.m. the second day so that guests have plenty of time to return home. Fees: The trip fee is $235.00 per person. A canoe or kayak, PFD, paddle, lunch both days, bait and an experienced fishing guide/naturalist are provided. If fishing gear is needed, there is an additional $50.00/person cost. Guests are responsible for transportation to and from The Haw River Canoe & Kayak Co., fishing gear (to include rod, reel, line and artificial lures), freshwater fishing license, appropriate clothing for the time of year, a waterproof bag for extra clothes and gear, hat, sunscreen, water bottle, light-weight rain gear and foot wear that can get dirty and/or wet. |
Sun 4th Feb | More info: 
Fee: $55 per person with the canoe/kayak provided. |
Sat 10th Feb all day |
Participants arrive early enough in the evening to practice paddling, enjoy a beautiful sunset and adjust their eyes to the night sky. As the stars become brighter, everyone will “raft-up,” lay back, and identify stars and constellations. Fee: $35 per person with the canoe/kayak provided. |
Sat 10th Feb | This 8 hour introductory course in the basics of river canoeing stresses technique, safety and enjoyment. Instruction is designed to provide both an understanding of the principals of canoeing and an opportunity to develop skill through practice. You will learn about equipment, strokes, maneuvering in current, river reading, safety, rescue techniques and knot tying. You will also have an opportunity to paddle both solo and in tandem. If the opportunity presents itself, we will take time to observe wildlife. We will break in the middle for lunch so bring a bag lunch with you. Fee: $120 per person. |
Sat 10th Feb | Designed for the total beginner who doesn't have time for more in-depth instruction, the "Quick Start" course offers a 3 hour, intense introduction to canoeing. The course emphasizes safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition, and follows American Canoe Association guidelines. Specific topics include personal preparation for the trip, safety and rescue, proper equipment, getting started and maneuvers. A review at the end of the course will help to insure learning. Fee: $60 per person. |
Sat 10th Feb | Designed for the total beginner who doesn't have time for more in-depth instruction, the "Quick Start" course offers a 3 hour, intense introduction to kayaking. The course emphasizes safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition, and follows American Canoe Association guidelines. Specific topics include personal preparation for the trip, safety and rescue, proper equipment, getting started and maneuvers. A review at the end of the course will help to insure learning. Fee: $60 per person. |
Sat 10th Feb | Paddling technique, safety and enjoyment are emphasized in this 8 hour introduction to recreational kayaking. Instruction is designed to give participants a solid foundation in recreational kayaking — beginning with choosing the correct equipment and moving to proper weld, entry and launch techniques; balance; bracing; strokes; safety; self-rescue techniques; assisted rescue techniques; and trip planning. There is plenty of time to observe birds and wildlife while practicing various techniques. We will break in the middle for lunch so bring a bag lunch with you. Fee: $120 per person. |
Sun 11th Feb | More info: 
Fee: $55 per person with a canoe/kayak provided, $50 per person with your own boat. |
Wed 14th Feb | More info:
Fee: $55 per person with a canoe/kayak provided, $50 per person with your own boat. |
Sat 17th Feb to Sun 18th Feb | The Black River is a slow-flowing black-water river and swamp. It originates in Sampson County, NC and flows in a southeasterly direction until it empties into the Cape Fear River near Wilmington, NC. Approximately 25 miles of the river have been identified as having outstanding scenic and natural significance. In addition to having the oldest tress in the Eastern United States (some bald cypress trees are over 1600 years old), the area offers wonderful opportunities for observing neo-tropical migrating birds, outstanding natural communities, abundant wildlife and rare and endangered pants. Fishing for bass, sunfish and catfish are excellent. For those with an interest in history, evidence of past steamboat activity can be seen. This weekend canoe camping trip begins at 9:00 a.m. on the first day at the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission boat launch off Sampson County Route 1100; approximately 0.5 miles south of Ivanhoe, NC. We will float approximately 10 miles of the river through sandhill and swamp environments before reaching the take-out and campsite at Henry’s Landing. After running the shuttle the next morning, we will float and paddle downriver to and through “The Narrows” and “Three Sisters” areas. It is in this stretch of the river that we see the largest concentration of ancient bald cypress trees. Our take-out will be at Hunt’s Bluff, approximately 1.0 mile south of Highway 54 near Atkinson, NC. We should reach the take-out by 4:00 p.m. Fees: The trip fee is $230.00 per person. A canoe or kayak, PFD, paddle, lunch both days, dinner one evening, breakfast the second day and an experienced guide/naturalist are provided. Guests are responsible for transportation to and from the put-in and take-out, tent & sleeping bag, appropriate clothing for the time of year, a waterproof bag for extra clothes and gear, hat, sunscreen, water bottle, light-weight rain gear and foot wear that can get dirty and/or wet. |
Sat 24th Feb | Spirit Island in the Haw River is located just downriver from a dam and powerhouse We begin this canoe and/or kayak trip at the Swepsonville River Park Access paddling a short distance to spirit island and the puryear portage. We will stop on the river just after the portage for a picnic lunch!Following lunch, our paddle will take us downriver to Saxapahaw. Because of the remote nature Fee: $40 per person with the canoe/kayak provided.
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Sat 24th Feb | More info:  More info: 
This river trip is designed to give participants an opportunity to get away from the turmoil and stress of work or school, and spend a tranquil, late afternoon on the water. It also provides participants with the opportunity to try different types of boats, look for wildlife, gain more paddling experience and enjoy a beautiful sunset. Fee: $35 per person with the canoe/kayak provided. |
Sun 25th Feb | More info:
Fee: $55 per person with the canoe/kayak provided. |
There is no better way to see the night sky in the Piedmont of North Carolina than by paddling, at night, on a lake, and at the time of a new moon. If astronomy is your hobby — or even if you just want to learn about what you've been looking at all these years — this float trip will be both fun and educational.
Lakes formed behind the dams at Altamahaw, Saxapahaw and Bynum are wonderful places to enjoy a calm, late afternoon paddle. The remote margins next to the shorelines are home to turtles, owls, great blue herons, egrets, kingfishers, cormorants, turkey, beavers, muskrats, raccoon, squirrel and deer.