I love the boat ramp and beach area but today I turned to find my 5yo picking up a syringe on the…read morebeach. BEWARE!

Found this landing a year ago when young son started SUP. After trying many spots along the river…read morethis is it our regular. There are few motor boats/ jet skis around but if we stay by shore and do our SUP we are fine. Some waves out there but some spots to hide for calm water. The island is nice to have castaway fun. Many blackberries are ripped in August. Be safe and have fun as long as know what you are doing. Always use lifejacket.

Easy, good equipment, good staff…read more ................................................................ Very good for any level of padding. The river moves so slow, it's the same up stream or down.

This was a very peaceful river to kayak on. We have been out kayaking many times but this was a…read moredifferent relaxing experience. We loved the scenery and wildlife throughout our way down the river. You have the option to paddleboard The staff was nice and helpful. The weather was perfect. Just another kayaking adventure to add to our list.

Website is not clear in the services provided or even if they provide service. So I called twice…read more Was ignored/sent to VM. Then I received a text pretty much asking me what I want. Will try elsewhere. Good luck to them.

I just went yesterday with my Mom and sister for my mom's birthday and it was so MUCH fun!! Being…read moremy first time it was so exciting!! Such great prices; Nico helped us out and he was FANTASTIC! Had such a blast and was so easy once you stand up in the board! Cant wait till next time!!

I highly recommend taking a class at Portland Kayak Company! My wife and I were first timers and…read morethe beginners class did such a great job making us feel comfortable on the water. Our instructors were Rose and Margot; both were extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and patient! They even helped me when I fell into the water (yeah, I'm not embarrassed to admit it... I totally fell in the water, haha!). It was totally my fault but both were quick to help me and they did such a great job not making me feel bad about it. Helpful Tips: * If you're taking a class, know that the kayak, the paddle and the life vest are provided. * If you plan to bring your phone with you on the kayak, make sure to bring an airtight bag to keep your phone in it. We had one already but I saw that they sold them in their store, too! Oh, and it's worth mentioning... the company was very understanding even though we arrived five minutes late (our GPS turned us around and we got lost heading to the class). Of course, try your best to avoid being late, but it was great knowing they were understanding about it. It made us feel extremely comfortable! My wife and I are definitely coming back!

I registered for the basic skills kayaking class. The instructor (Nate) catered the class to the…read morestudents, so we got to cover things we wanted to cover and make sure that we really understood the hows and the whys of the basic skills. He did a great job correcting our strokes. It was clear he had the knowledge of the sport as well as the understanding to be able to offer corrective feedback. I have a service dog and they showed great flexibility in working with me and my dog in and out of the water. It was well worth the money. Overall, my experience with Alder Creek was phenomenal.

We went white water rafting with 6 adults on sunday May 17 2026. My sister, her husband, and myself…read moreand my boyfriend were in 1 boat with 2 guides and my parents and sisters mother in law were in the other. Mikayla and Nikki were extremely helpful and made our ride very fun. They are very knowledgeable and helped us get into sync. Nate took care of our parents in the other boat. Nate was extremely helpful, entertaining, and educated about his craft. We were very amazed and grateful that he took care of our parents so well. This was an unforgettable experience and we will definitely recommend Energ kayaks to others. Nate even took pictures of us that we were very happy with!

We did tubing on clackamas. The location wasn't that nice. I mean the river isn't that nice in that…read moreparticular spot. Overall a meh experience.

This review is for the paddle board rentals!…read more My 2 friends and I tried to book the paddle boards online the day prior. For some reason we were only able to book one, even when trying on different devices/ browsers. We tried calling but weren't able to get through so we decided to just go in person the next day. For our reservation, we were texted the instructions on where to park & how to get down to the right dock. The instructions were easy to follow. Despite the online reservation not working, we were still able to get 3 paddle boards! After signing a waiver and paying, the staff will give you a life jacket, measure the paddles according to your height, and give a quick tutorial on how to get onto the board. It was my first time paddle boarding and it was pretty easy to learn! We did a 2 hour rental (which is plenty of time) and had a lot of fun going through the recommended path and using the current to drift back. For the 2 hours it was about $30 which was more than worth it. There is a locker (without locks) where you can leave your clothes/ other items. If you want to bring a water bottle or other personal items that are ok to get wet, there is a bungee cord at the top of the board to secure those items in place. There are also restrooms with flush toilets at the dock. This experience was honestly one of my favorite parts of the weekend and I would highly recommend. I just hope they are able to get their online reservation system fixed for a smoother booking process!

Reserved a pontoon boat in the midst of COVID restrictions. A great way to get outdoors and safely…read moresocially distance. As our day approached, the weather changed. We called to check if we could switch days and they were quick to let us know we could. Perfect. Check-in was smooth. We were provided a quick training and we were off. We rented for the day and took advantage of exploring the Columbia river. Pontoon Boat was in great shape and had a larger engine so we were able to make decent time to get out to the gorge. It was a gorgeous day and we couldn't have been happier. Highly recommend, but plan ahead (we attempted to rent on another occasion and they were booked).

I took a stand-up paddleboard class for beginners through Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe, and it was a…read moregreat experience. The instructor, Grayson, did a fantastic job modeling techniques and answering questions as the class progressed. One of my main concerns was getting back on board after falling off. This was one of the first things that was addressed and we were shown a couple different ways to do it. There was one person who struggled a little bit, but Grayson was quick to help and offer alternative options. This class was an excellent value for the money, and it has made me feel confident joining my friends on their paddling adventures.

Just did the private pool session to learn rolling and am thoroughly impressed. I was a little…read moreanxious going into it but Nate did an amazing job at keeping me comfortable while getting me to progress more than I thought would be possible in one session.