Lincoln's New Salem 
Canoe Rental Inc.

Canoe & kayak 
the historic Sangamon River & 
lakes of Jim Edgar Panther Creek SFWA.
Just 30 minutes northwest of Springfield.

Lincoln's New Salem Canoe Rentals, Inc. 
is located in historic Petersurg, next to Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site, 
in picturesque Menard County, 
& nearby Springfield.

We provide swift, on-site delivery of canoes & kayaks~~
7 days a week.

Pre-trip paddling & safety instruction,
paddles & PFD's (life vests) are provided.
Shuttle service is available upon request.

    Link here for our:
   policies, safety, checklist for cooler weather

     
  Lincoln's New Salem Canoe Rental  
   Scott Hewitt, Petersburg, Illinois

   (217) 494-3957 / (217) 632-2585
        lincolncanoe@sbcglobal.net
     to reserve your canoe or kayak 

           
        Illinois Paddling Council

River & Lake Paddling                      
                                                                rental agreement


 Canoe 
 half day   $35
 full day    $45

 Kayak
 half day  $30
 full day   $40
 
Sangamon River
Paddle the river Abe Lincoln paddled.
A scenic float on this historic, prairie river.
      
      New Salem to Petersurg               3 mi.
      Gudgel Bridge to New Salem          5 mi.
      Petersburg to Altig Bridge            7 mi.
      Irwin Bridge to New Salem        10 mi.
      Petersburg to Oakford              20 mi.
                                       
 Lincoln's New Salem       river gauge                   RiverBank Lodge

 Canoe
  half day        $25
  full day       $35
  24 hrs           $45

  Kayak
  half day        $20
  full day       $30
  24 hrs         $40

   
   local weather
Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area
Prairie, Drake & Gridley Lakes
Some of Illinois' finest fishing~ bass, sunfish, bluegill, catfish & muskie.
                                                                                                                                                           
              Jim Edgar Panther Creek SFWA          

                            
               The Friends of the Sangamon Valley
      dedicated to the preservation of our local natural heritage
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