HIGHLAND VILLAGE KAYAK FIELD GUIDE
Pup n' Paddles: A Morning Kayak with Your Dog Along Lake Lewisville
A two-hour, guided, dog-friendly kayak outing that paddles up and down the Lake Lewisville shoreline for roughly 90 minutes — this guide explains what to expect and what to bring.
Pup n' Paddles: A Morning Kayak with Your Dog Along Lake Lewisville.
Settle into a morning launch on Lake Lewisville and spend roughly 90 minutes paddling the shoreline with your dog at your side. The outing is guided, welcomes all skill levels, and includes basic kayaking instruction as needed while encouraging experienced handling for guests with small dogs.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Bring Your Dog
This tour is explicitly dog-friendly — you’ll share a kayak with your pup and spend the morning together on the water, making it an ideal option for pet owners who want a guided lakeside paddle.
Coastal Paddle on Lake Lewisville
Expect an out-and-back paddle up and down the Lake Lewisville coast that lasts about 90 minutes of on-water time within the two-hour outing.
All Skill Levels Welcome
Basic kayaking instruction is provided as needed, though guests who place a small dog in their kayak should already have some kayaking experience.
What the day feels like
What the Morning Feels Like
A concise, two-hour morning outing that begins at the park and moves into a guided paddle up and down the lake’s shoreline for roughly 90 minutes; the pace is social and instructional, designed to accommodate a range of abilities while keeping dogs onboard.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Copperas Branch Park, 101 Highland Village Rd., Highland Village, TX 75077 is the tour meeting and launch location.
The total outing is two hours long, with approximately 90 minutes of paddling along the lake’s coast.
Lightweight, quick-drying clothing such as shorts, plus hats, sunglasses, and water shoes are recommended.
Bring water, bug spray or sunscreen (apply prior to the tour), a towel, and a snack.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What is the minimum age to participate?
Participants must be at least 13 years old to join this tour.
How long is the paddle segment?
The on-water paddle covers about 90 minutes within the two-hour outing.
Can I bring my small dog in the kayak?
Yes — the tour is dog-friendly, though guests who place a small dog in their kayak should already have some kayaking experience.
What happens if fewer than four people book the tour?
The tour requires a minimum of four people to run; if fewer are scheduled, the outing is subject to reschedule or cancellation.
Do I need to know how to swim?
Yes. Guests must know how to swim to safely participate in this outing.
What should I bring with me on the day?
Wear quick-drying clothing, a hat, sunglasses, and water shoes; keep water, bug spray or sunscreen, a towel, and a snack in your car as recommended.
Are there weight limits for the kayaks?
Please pay attention to kayak weight limits as part of the safety guidance for this tour.