Absolutely recommend this rental spot!! The guys are SO HELPFUL, kind, and make sure you know…read moreexactly what you are doing. We are from Texas and comfortable with paddle boards and rivers. BUT still knew nothing about the area. They gave us all the tips and info needed! We had the best time and saw a bunch of otters!!

I love Lower Salt Rentals! I've used their kayaks 3-4 times, and it's been a great experience every…read moretime. It's super easy to book online, and I've never had trouble with availability. The prices are super reasonable and the product is top quality. All of the kayaks I have used from them are in great condition and easy to use. They supply you with everything you need: paddles, life vests, maps, and even help you load the boats onto your vehicle. I was able to pick up two kayaks today in my sedan with no roof rack and get out on the lake for a beautiful afternoon. The owner helped us pick out where to go and gave us some tips. Lower Salt allowed me to change my reservation because I was nervous about weather and even though they were short on staff they made sure someone was there on the day of pickup to help load my boats up and get us on the lake. Everyone I've worked with there has been friendly, informative and helpful. I will continue to rent my kayaks from them whenever I want to get out on the lakes or the Salt. I can't recommend them enough!

The people that work here are so friendly and kind. They got the paddle board ready for us while…read morewe were paying . They made the process easy and convenient. I would highly recommend this place.

I absolutely love renting from this place. The people are awesome and will have your board tied up…read moreon ur car before u are done with payment and paperwork. Top tier service for sure. They have a great selection of water activity gear and for being basically 24/7 I feel it's definitely worth the costs.

Gary and the team at AZ Kayaks are awesome. The online booking process is super fast and easy, as…read moreis getting loaded up and returning the rentals. They have everything you need to haul a kayak or SUP on the roof of your car. I've rented 3 or 4 times now and I feel very comfortable with transporting up to the lake solo. This store is a super convenient location and opens early enough to beat the crowds and heat. I highly recommend if you're going up to Saguaro Lake. Check out the full moon rentals! Enjoy!!!

We had an awesome experience renting from AS Kayaks and Paddle Boards! Ezra and Derek were both…read moreincredibly friendly, laid-back, and easy to work with. They were very accommodating and made the whole rental process smooth from start to finish. They even took the time to help us get the paddle boards securely strapped down, which we really appreciated. Their positive attitudes and willingness to help made the experience even better. I'd definitely recommend AS Kayaks and Paddle Boards to anyone looking for a fun, stress-free day on the water. We'll definitely be back!

My family and I have rented from them now 4 times in the past couple of weeks, each time has been a…read moresmooth easy experience, they help you load up and answer any questions you have on the boards or your gear. The customer service is great, Michael in particular has helped us out the past 3 times and has been pretty chill and very helpful. Definitely recommend using them for your lake and river experiences

It was my first time renting out a paddle board today and I was assisted by Michael. He was very…read moreinformative and very sweet, overall great customer service. He was great at teaching me the basics and made me feel welcomed and I will definitely be coming back to them soon! Definitely recommend

I have rented Kayaks from Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch several times over the past few years and have…read morealways had great service and a wonderful experience. Reserving a spot and kayak is easy on the online website. Once you navigate down to the main road to the Guest Ranch, it can be a little confusing as they always have a roadblock as you progress towards the parking lot. Just proceed past the sign to the parking lot ahead. After parking, walk back towards the ranch and check in. Guest services will provide a wrist band as well as a parking pass to place on your dashboard. Once your reservation time is ready, you will be provided a quick orientation of the equipment, navigation of the river and where the staff will pick you up at the end of your float. The staff is always super helpful. Be sure to bring plenty of water and a carabiner to hook on your dry bag or backpack to the kayak. Even though the majority of the river is an easy float, there are some small rapids. You may accidentally flip the kayak if you get caught in a tough spot on the River. This will prevent you from losing your bag! I'm experienced and have flipped once or twice. Depending on the time of year and water flow, the float can take 2 or 3 hours. Beautiful views of the landscape, wildlife including various birds and the gorgeous wild horses! At the end of the float, the staff will load your kayaks and take you back to the Guest Ranch. In the main building, be sure to stop by the gift shop prior or after the float for souvenirs or in case you forgot supplies you may need. They have several items including sunscreen, water shoes, hats, shirts snd much more. I found prices to be reasonable. This is the perfect place to bring out of town visitors. They will love it.

Such a fantastic time! I cannot recommend this enough…read more My bf and I are not outdoorsy people so I was nervous about how to take on the salt river. This was PERFECT, so happy we did this over the tubing. There's a reason tubing has mixed reviews and these are all positive! It took us exactly 2 hours and it was very leisure. We wanted to sit and enjoy the beauty, it was fun to race in our kayaks, and one time we pulled over to jump in the water to refresh. We did the 7:15am Sat July 5 hoping we would get a nice serene time and compared to how it usually sounds, it was very peaceful. Few party people down the river but nothing too crazy. I recommend not going later than 7:30 if you want a more peaceful time to yourself and low crowds. Plus the sun wasn't as brutal. Saw a woman go on her own, and you're definitely fine to do it by yourself. Charge up your phone so you have plenty of juice for photos and videos and in case you need to make a "help call" "Rapids" are not bad at all so fun and simple. The quality of what they provide is very nice. They send detailed instructions of what to expect, including parking (refer to email). Do not forget your water shoes. We didn't need a snack during but it was nice to have after, obviously water is a must plus sunscreen. We wore rash guards and hats and I recc that. Pre buy a waterproof phone lanyard. I got wonderful photos and videos from something cheap on Amazon The most wild life we saw was one horse and like 5 fish lol I wish there was an easier way to keep my water in front with me because every time I went to grab it behind me I was worried I would tip myself. I also wish they had little signs to point which way to go, it's simple, but after the excitement heat etc, it's like "wait they did say left middle right left, right?" lol Can't think of any other tips, besides just do this, can't imagine you would regret. We are new to the area and wanted to do something that felt very Arizona, super happy with the decision

We love going to Saguaro lake. Boating, fishing, wildlife nature, trails, and excitement love the…read moreadventure every time.

My tips when visiting saguaro lake:…read more - Arrive early if you're planning to rent a boat or kayak, especially on weekends. The marina can get crowded and boats are in high demand. - Bring plenty of water! Arizona heat can be brutal, even in the fall and spring. Make sure to stay hydrated, especially if you're hiking or spending time on the water. - If you're visiting for the first time, be sure to take a boat tour to get a unique perspective of the area. - Watch out for wildlife . You might spot herons, eagles, and even bighorn sheep along the trails, so keep an eye out! Plan your visit during the off-season (fall or spring) to avoid the summer heat and the crowds.

We love Canyon Paddle Co! My girlfriends and I are experienced paddle boarders and we were looking…read moreto check out spots around Phoenix. Gary is super friendly helpful! He gave us some helpful tips about where to go. The rates were very reasonable and made it easy to rent. We went with a two day rental so we could check out multiple spots. Dropping off the gear was easy too, the staff met us and helped us unload everything. When we come back we will definitely be renting our boards from them again!

I rented boards for my daughter and her boyfriend's first time out paddle boarding 2 weeks ago…read more Because she had a truck, they were already inflated and he helped her load them in. Easy pickup experience for two 17 year olds. She thought she would get tired/bored quickly but had a GREAT time! We didn't realize that we had to return them at a set time (because I didn't read everything so my fault) and so when we emailed Gary asking about returning early because no one was there, he had his employee come meet them. Here we are, 2 weeks later and they went out again today but took friends and were gone most of the day! It's always so easy to reserve and pay on the website, the times I've emailed Gary he's so quick to respond, she is super comfortable picking up with great times to get to the lake early, and they are already planning their 3rd trip for the 4 of them but this time - "Paddle boarding and cliff jumping - how fun will that be?!?!"

I love renting from WHP! Super easy to book online, and the owner responds quickly to questions on…read moretheir fb page. She often shares stories and info about the salt river on the fb page. She also lent me some roof straps to drive the board inflated.

So easy to rent from Wildhorse Paddleboards! Jonique knows her stuff and is so helpful and easy…read moregoing!