It was so fun! Beautiful Shaylee was amaxing and so nice! I was really nervous doing it for the first time and not being able to balance well but she encouraged me and made me feel like it was the easiest thing in the world. Still fell, but fell correctly! read more

Ris was amazing!!! it was so fun and safe will definitely be coming back soon. they had rental bags and drinks!

Was super seamless and easy! Fun employees and no wait. Kate was awesome helping us off our paddleboards too!

One person working when we arrived mid day. Not terribly kind- busy w several groups waiting. Maybe it was the heat or being understaffed. One hour later upon return, 3 workers, no "welcome back, how was it?" just "this area is for kayaks". We found this place on the Tx's Ex's site- no discount unless a large group- I did like the small shady parking spot right at the site. Meh. Can go across the lake like usual next time. Nice enough boards just not a reason to choose again. read more

This place was pretty good! I have paddled with another company before, but I actually really enjoyed my time here at Rowing Dock. Pros: They have a little bit of everything for everyone. You can paddle board, peddle boat (yes, you read that right! You can peddle with your legs and move around with a dial), kayak, and even canoe! There's a lot of space on the lake to go around and the staff is really helpful with everything! Cons: Parking. If you go on a busy day, this place is literally so packed. We were lucky to find a space close enough to the dock. Also, a lot of people go here, so that means a long line. I've been to another company and they had basically no one at theirs (same views, same cold lake, etc). The lake did have a lot of space, BUT you definitely have to maneuver to make sure you don't hit anyone. Overall, I would comeback again, but maybe on a day not so busy. read more

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I was on a group outing on a Saturday morning and Shalie and Lailani were amazing team members. They were so helpful and considerate. I look forward to visiting again! read more

On July 4th Rowing dock cancelled the July 4 event due to the city cancellation of the fireworks show. After providing no services they have refused to refund my kayak rental and over 400 others rentals as well. They took in over 30000 dollars for this event and only gave customers a free daily rental credit. Which is a fraction of the cost of the 4th of July event rental costs of 112.00. They are ripping off the Citizens of Austin and the valuable guests to Austin . read more

Morgan couldn't have been a better guide. I 1000% recommend her and this company. We went in June and the weather, temperature of the water, and people were perfect! Such an Austin staple read more

We got kayaks for an hour and a half, and paddled along the bank up to an old bridge. Lots of shallow rocks in that area. We saw wood ducks and other wildlife. This is a great area to kayak. Had a great time read more

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Super dope crew! My friend is visiting from LA, it's actually her second time visiting here and we planned to go on paddle boarding last year but by the time we got to the dock it's closed. This time we hit the spot just after 7pm. They stopped renting out after 7pm, but I asked them to do me this huge favor and promised to return the SUP before 8pm. And the crew finally allowed us in, they were just so nice of course, I do strongly suggest every customer should follow their rules! read more

Rowing Dock - Boating Near Me - Austin, Texas

Kate was awesome and really helped us out when we were struggling! We didn't wait long at all off ever and I felt confident getting on and off but myself! read more

I had such a great experience here! Owen was a big help with setting everything up, he explained everything in an easy way and it made my experience even better! read more

Had a tour with Morgan and Riss. It was fantastic! They were super informative and the kayaks were a lot of fun.

Great location on the water! You can head east toward the city or to the west and see some great houses on the hills. Everyone is always super friendly and they have events too like yoga on the dock. It's a tad more costly than another place on the water but you can't beat the staff and location! read more

Rowing Dock - Great view to the west - Boating Near Me - Austin, Texas

Kate helped us out today to get us on the kayaks! Such a beautiful experience and I had a blast. Super safe and fun!

Lots of fun exercise and team building games on the lake. Hooray for turtles! Morgan and Riley were great guides, very friendly and helpful.

While visiting Austin, we were looking for a place to rent Kayak's and found this place nearby. No reservations are needed and we were able to just walk up Friday evening and were able to get two double kayak's and one single within a matter of minutes. This place is convenient, fast, and affordable. You can either opt for 1hr, 2hr, or all day, though you can start with 1hr and if you end up wanting it longer, you just pay for that at the end. They have a large selection of kayak's and customer service was great. read more

We had a blast kayaking at the Rowing Dock. My suggestion is that you sit in the kayak on the dock before you take off. I had a Wilderness Systems kayak, but my girlfriend was given a sit upon kayak that didn't adjust well to her legs. Take an extra minute to make sure the boat is a good fit for you. We kayaked to the left, because we were interested in seeing more naturally scenic views. We were not disappointed, as we saw 30 turtles, a Great Egret, Osprey, Blue Heron, Kingfisher, Blue Jays, and many other shore birds. We kayaked all the way down to the dog park, and there was lots to explore. We rented a dry bag, but you can save a few dollars if you bring your own. read more

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had a great time at rowing doc . Taylor and riss are super awesome and they make sure you have a great time

Ris was amazing! She helped us have a great time on the river! We rented a kayak and a canoe and it was very affordable and we would definitely come back. read more

Alex was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Funny as hell. Calm, fun and informative tour. I learned a bit about history too. The Barton springs fun facts were interesting. Even saw the Austinians Jump off the bridge. read more

Had a great time. Luke H was great and knew so much about the history of the lake. He also caught a turtle.

Great experience! Ris and jack were very helpful and friendly despite some user error on our end. Would recommended, will come back

First time in Austin from Canada and our guide Morgan was great!! Super knowledgable and fun

Was given the opportunity to try out this place for kayak rental. They partnered with local organizations to give back to families in the community for a day on the water. I took my plus one and son along for the day and we had a great time. They are further down along lady bird lake but it's easy to get there and adequate parking. All the equipment seemed in good/new condition and I liked that there was less water traffic to easily get on and off the lake. Staff was all friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. read more

Great tour experience with Morgan! She was knowledgeable and entertaining! Recommend the guided tour, even if you're a local.

Tour by Morgan and Riss was super awesome. Had a great, relaxing time despite never having kayaked before. Learned a lot about Austin (and Texas geology) which was a nice bonus. read more

Morgan was great and shared a lot of fun facts! We did journey to the springs, and had a chance to swim a bit by Barton Springs. So fun learning about the history of the area. Would definitely recommend and do again! read more

This was my first time kayaking in Austin and Rowing Dock made it an incredible experience. Check in was a breeze on a Sunday morning around 11am. The employees were extremely helpful getting us in our kayaks and providing instructions to the kids and newbies I was with! You can pay by the hour or for the whole day. If you sign up for an hour and end up out there for 2, they'll simply just charge you for 2 hours when you check out - no worries! They also have a gravel parking lot that we were able to snag a spot in which was fantastic. Thanks Rowing Dock! read more

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What a fun time! Staff is friendly and makes you feel safe. Easy access and pet friendly! Parking is easy - if the lot is full you can park on the side up the road, the walk is like 1 or 2 minutes. I would suggest paying for all day so you're relaxing and not on a time schedule if that's what you're looking for. Can't wait to return! read more

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The girls said they were bored and I said how about canoeing? They had a blast. Plenty of sunshine and selfies. Great day on the water. Easy in and easy out. Fair deal Nd no hassles. $35 for two person kayak and one SUP for one hour. ‍ read more

My family had a wonderful, fun-filled adventure at Rowing Dock! It was beautiful on Lady Bird Lake. From the natural springs to the wildlife, it was very peaceful. Side note, My husband is a history junky so having Luke as a guide was great because he was very knowledgeable about the history of Austin, Lady Bird Lake and the natural Springs! It was awesome! read more

Rowing Dock - Dad & Khloe kayaking - Boating Near Me - Austin, Texas

Riley and Peyton were great guides and were very knowledgeable. Had so much fun on the water! read more

Rowing Dock - Boating Near Me - Austin, Texas

Exactly what you'd want. I went on a Wednesday and it wasn't crowded. Very pleasant staff, well stocked, and even cute t shirts. A must try experience in Austin Texas! read more

Rowing Dock - Cute cropped tank $20!! They have other cute shirts too - Boating Near Me - Austin, Texas

Friendly and helpful staff, clean and good condition kayak, convenient parking and cubbies - big fan!

Fair prices (just around $20 for an hour), clean & well-kept equipment, helpful & enthusiastic staff, great location... and DOG FRIENDLY! Such a fun outdoor activity and an excellent place for it... Situated in a cozy nook at the heart of the lake, around the corner from the beautiful parks, and close to some delicious eateries (lots of Food Trucks within 10min!). Just all-around awesome! Can't wait to come back!!! read more

Rowing Dock - Dog-friendly, so bring your pupper along for the ride! - Boating Near Me - Austin, Texas

Riley - Awesome tour guide!! I'm 67 years old and do not know how to swim. he was very patient with me and professional. I was with my 5 daughters and we all enjoyed his tour! Would love to attend this dock again and have him as my guide Thanks Riley Sandra and her crew from Louisiana!!! read more

Had an amazing time on my pedal Kayak! Jenna at the front desk was awesome and super helpful. The whole process was super smooth, love that you can rent a dry bag too. Great time and would recommend! read more

Rowing Dock - Boating Near Me - Austin, Texas

We came here as a group of 4 on a saturday and the line was very long but only took about 30 minutes to get to the dock. 3 of us rented paddle boards and 1 rented a kayak. We had an absolute blast paddle boarding on Lady Bird Lake. It's my favorite thing that we have done in Austin so far. It's so fun and seeing the city from here is so beautiful! We stopped at the sand bar for a bit before heading back and that was a fun break. If you're visiting Austin, you have to see the city from paddle boarding or kayaking on Lady Bird Lake! It adds up quickly to rent from here and time flys by so fast on the water. I'm not sure if there is a cheaper place to rent but I still recommend here as it was convenient and fast to rent! read more

We went on the journey to the springs and loved it! Alex was out tour guide and gave us great info on the wildlife and history of Austin. Loved it l!! read more