Lincoln's New Salem Canoe Rental                                  
 

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
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.

Reserve your canoe or kayak
L
incoln's New Salem Canoe Rental
  
Scott Hewitt, Petersburg, Illinois
(217) 494-3957 / (217) 632-2585
 lincolncanoe@sbcglobal.net

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

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


rental agreement


Join the
 
Sangamon Paddlers Group

We are forming a paddlers group for locals interested in paddling, 
year-round outdoor activities, 
& environmental stewardship
opportunities. 

to learn more contact: 
   
 lincolncanoe@sbcglobal.net

 

River & Lake Paddling                    

                                                                

 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
1/2 day $25 
full day $35

24 hrs $45

Kayak
1/2 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