AVA BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Seven Miles of Easy Current: Alley Spring to Eminence by Canoe, Kayak, Raft, or Tube
A 7-mile float between Alley Spring and Eminence offering canoe, kayak, raft, and tube rentals with all gear provided and convenient pick-up and drop-off—this guide distills the timing and logistics you need to plan the day.
Seven Miles of Easy Current: Alley Spring to Eminence by Canoe, Kayak, Raft, or Tube.
Between Alley Spring and Eminence lie seven gentle miles of river that make for a single, easygoing float trip. Harvey's Alley Spring Canoe Rental outfits parties with canoes, kayaks, rafts or tubes, provides paddles, lifejackets and trash bags, and handles pick-up and return from your lodging or campsite—leaving you to read the water and enjoy a 3–6 hour outing depending on craft and pace.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Seven miles from Alley Spring to Eminence
The float covers a 7-mile section between Alley Spring and Eminence; the same stretch accommodates canoes, kayaks, rafts and tubes and is typically run in a single continuous float.
Pickup, returns and included kit
Rates include pickup at your local lodging or campsite and a return at the end of your float; rentals come with paddles, lifejackets and trash bags so you don’t need to bring basic gear.
Craft and timing vary by choice
Choose the craft that fits your day: expect 3–4 hours in a canoe or kayak, and 4–6 hours if you run the stretch in rafts or tubes (these estimates assume minimal stopping).
What the day feels like
How the day unfolds
Your day starts with a pickup from your campsite or lodging; from there you are taken to the Alley Spring put-in and set loose for a single 7-mile downstream float that finishes at Eminence. The operator supplies paddles and lifejackets, so the flow of the trip centers on paddling or drifting and taking in the river instead of schlepping equipment—total time on the water typically ranges from about three hours for canoes and kayaks to as much as six for rafts or tubes.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this float works for—and one important operational note.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Paddles, lifejackets and trash bags are provided; pickup at your lodging or campsite and return at the end of your float are included with rental rates.
Plan for roughly 3–4 hours on the water in a canoe or kayak, and 4–6 hours if you choose rafts or tubes; these ranges assume minimal stopping.
Book through Harvey's Alley Spring Canoe Rental and inform staff at check-in if you need private-vessel haul with your rental.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the float?
Canoes or kayaks typically take 3–4 hours; rafts or tubes typically take 4–6 hours (these estimates assume minimal stopping).
What craft can I rent?
Canoes, kayaks, rafts and tubes are available for the Alley Spring to Eminence float.
Is gear provided?
Yes—paddles, lifejackets and trash bags are included with rentals.
Do you provide transportation?
Rates include pickup at your local lodging or campsite and a return at the end of your float.
Can I bring my own boat?
If a member of your group has a private vessel that should be hauled with your rentals, let staff know at check-in so they can arrange it.