Located in Bald Eagle State Park, Boats and Bikes is a simple shop with one goal in mind: helping…read moreyou enjoy a day on the water. Specifically, the shop is there to help you enjoy Joseph Sayers Lake, the scenic lake in Bald Eagle. This place rents out a variety of boats to park goers, from canoes and kayaks to pontoon boats and jet skis. Also, you can rent for short and long periods of time alike - anywhere from an hour to all day, according to their website. The website also mentions that they offer an on-lake fuel dock with non-ethanol fuel, fishing and boating supplies, live bait, snacks, drinks, ice, and camping supplies. Like I said: they're here to help you enjoy your time on the water! Reservations aren't required, but are recommended - but also aren't available for each type of boat. I know this because prior to my visit, I learned that canoes and kayaks are first come, first serve. Not a big deal, but still something to be aware of, and admittedly weird since you can reserve a paddle board...just, not canoes or kayaks? When I visited, a relative and I opted to enjoy three hours of kayaking on the water. A few other groups went for the pontoon boats, and we also shared the water with folks who clearly owned their own boats and were using approved launch points to join in the fun. Our visit was pretty straight-forward; we paid, got outfitted with life vests and paddles, and got some help launching ourselves after we asked for it. Coming back in was admittedly less fun since the very busy staff didn't come help to pull in our kayaks; we managed by ourselves but it took a bit of coordination and teamwork since a kayak that's half in, half out of the water isn't particularly stable. We also admittedly dodged some groups of people on land because not every other guest remembered that masks are necessary outdoors in 2020, too; still, the good news about being outside is that it's at least easier to keep your distance. And the staff did mask up at all times, so at least being inside when checking in and out wasn't overly stressful. Boats & Bikes is exactly what it sounds like and I definitely appreciate their set-up, which made it easy to enjoy time on the lake in this beautiful state park. I would definitely come here again and take advantage of the different boat rental options during future visits to the area.

So awesome. We've been here several times these past two years. Service is great and the boats are…read moreeven better! Fun and affordable way to spend sunny days.

My friends and I had a wonderful experience renting some kayaks, and using the shuttle service for…read morea nice paddle on the West Branch of the Susquehanna. It was a Sunday, and we were planning on paddling in Pine Creek, but had a bad shuttle experience there the previous day and decided to try something new on the way home to Pittsburgh. We called early in the morning before they were open, and Dave ended up calling back quickly, and he was very amenable to setting up our shuttle. We got there a little later than we had planned, but they were ready for us, and rapidly got us loaded with our personal kayaks and the rentals, and then we were on our way. To gloss over the trip, it was beautiful, and Dave had given us some tips on things to watch out for, including a bald eagle's nest. Great day. When we got to the takeout, we called Dave, and he was down from their location within 5 minutes. So a great experience....you can tell that they love what they do, and really look forward to repeat business and seeing you again.

From the owner: Rental and sales of canoes, kayaks and accessories. Specifically Jackson and Current design kayaks…read moreand We-no-nah canoes. Shuttle service for those that have their own boats. Directing people to the many other natural wonders our area has. Your outdoor adventure starts here on the West Branch of the Susquehanna River in and around Clearfield County. 150 river miles. Named as a top adventure vacation by National Geographic online.

The only way to use the JRA is if you are camping at Buttonwood campground. They should advertise…read morethis upfront.

For almost ten years, my family has had an annual canoe/kayak trip and we used "J.R.A." to do it!…read moreEvery year that we've gone, J.R.A. and its employees, have always made it a fun and exciting experience! I remember one year, we actually spent a little too much time at the rope swing and our group didn't start getting back to the docks until after 9:30p.m.. The last two canoes didn't make it until almost 10:15!!! Although the J.R.A. employees were rightfully irritated that they had to stay an hour and a half past closing time, they were very professional and handled it very well! Considering 75% of my group was very drunk, I was extremely surprised at how the night ended, especially knowing how my family can be after a long and exhausting day in the sun and alcohol in their guts! As for the people that wrote a review stating that "Nobody told us we had to pay??" It's a business, not a nonprofit organization..... Not sure where the hard part in comprehending that is but like they say, common sense isn't so common any more I guess... But then, to go on to the part where you thought you would try to get over on J.R.A. and its employees and just grab a canoe and go without paying, that there cuts the cake for sure!!!! You said that him sending an employee to tell you that the boss was going to have your vehicle towed was out of spite?? You're damn lucky he didn't just have it towed, and called the cops! You would've shit your pants coming off the docks and seeing you're vehicle hooked up and an officer there with handcuffs waiting for you! Just so you know, what you had attempted to do is theft! And as for your horrible attempt at writing a bad review, that backfired as well, because after anyone with half a brain reads it, they'll realize just how big of a piece of trash you are and disregard it, probably also noting on how you wasted your time!!!!

My family and I did the 1/2 day rock climbing and all had an amazing time! My kids are 13 and 14…read moreand none of us had ever climbed before. Cody was a great instructor and was very patient with us. I was afraid that my kids wouldn't be able to do it but they made it to the top of three climbs and had so much fun. I highly recommend giving this a try, even if you have no experience!

My 7 yr old daughter and I booked a half day rock climbing trip with Cody. We had an excellent…read moretime. Within our 5 hours (and more thanks to Cody's hospitality) we climbed 3 spots, repelled off a 70 ft drop, had a delicious lunch of chicken, veggies, cheese, bread, and assortment of jams/dips, and had a tremendous time. My daughter conquered the 70 ft vertical thanks to Cody's direction and guidance. We definitely recommend Adventure Explorations and hope to book them again this summer.

So happy we purchased new kayaks from Blue Mountain Outfitters! Sarah was so helpful, friendly and…read moreknowledgeable! Being new to this, she even illustrated how to secure the kayaks to the roof rack! Many high quality kayaks and canoes to choose from and reasonably priced! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!

Very nice place to visit and see exactly what you are looking for or interested in buying…read more The Young Lady that owns the Outfitters is knowledgeable of all the different types of kayaks, canoes and boats she sells! The experience made me buy one of the Hammer Kayaks. If you're looking for something affordable or expensive, this is the place you should check out! Huge selection of options available and tons of accessories for every age! I'm also very happy with the prices for everything and would recommend to visit and try spending time there! After spending 3 hours looking at multiple options I found exactly what I wanted. This is also no pressure and you can check out the boats for your experience buying! Thanks for your advice and experience helping me understand what I wanted!

Stephanie was very accommodating for our group of 11, which changed in number until the day before…read moreour trip. It was easy to schedule and she is very flexible. She has great knowledge of the section of river on which we traveled. Equipment was in great shape. It was a nice, easy, and relaxing float down the Susquehanna. Saw a few Bald Eagles along the way. She even updated our reservations times at the restaurant (Penn's Tavern- which is excellent!) at our exit point based on our anticipated arrival. I would highly recommend this trip for individuals and groups of all ages!

From the owner: At Appalachian Kayak, we love to be on the water and want to share that love with you. That's why…read morewe work very hard to make sure your trip is safe and enjoyable every time! We offer rental of kayaks as well as shuttle service for yours. Specialty services include lessons, kayak camp for kids and yoga/kayak/lunch packages.

Really nice campground. Well manicured sites. Plenty of space. Lots of activities for the kids.read more

Great family campground. Beautiful grounds, very nice pool and lots of activities. This was our…read moresecond year visiting, and we loved it. The staff are amazing! Wonderful place.

Beautiful lake and campground with plenty of easily accessible amenities. The only reason for less…read morethan five stars is the navigation of getting into the sites and the website showing every site around is occupied when 90% were not occupied for our dates. It would have been easier to access a different site since our camper is very large. No water hookups but potable water is conveniently located. We will definitely be back!

This is one of our favorite campgrounds. You can camp right on the edge of the lake if you wish…read more There are also very nice campsites with a lake view and some even further away, higher on the hill. Most, if not all, of the sites are nicely graded and flat so setup is easy. We didn't use the toilets or showers since we were in a small motor home but as nice as everything else is, I can't imagine that they would be anything but perfect. We saw campground staff going several times throughout the day to clean the facilities. We had a very enjoyable several days at Seven Points Campground and plan to return this Spring.

We got a site for one night while staying in the area for a family reunion. Called in the morning…read moreand the owner said they have a permanent site they could let us use. This place is mostly seasonal sites with a few transient sites. When we arrived the owners were very friendly and helpful. I had asked on the phone about their dump station. When the owner saw the size of our rig (40' diesel pusher) he was concerned we couldn't fit into the dump station. He immediately offered to bring the pump rig over and empty our tanks. He even said he'd come by in the morning to pump us out before we left. The sites are plenty bug and nice decks on many of them. They are tucked into the woods and it is very quite and peaceful. All this for $35 a night. Great place to stop if your traveling by if they can accommodate you. Wonderful friendly owners and a peaceful place to relax. Thanks for a great experience!