the only full-service canoe and kayak outfitter on the Colorado River.
Experience the Colorado River!
WHO WE ARE…
Jerkwater Canoe & Kayak Company has been providing paddling equipment and running
river trips on the Colorado River and other western waterways for over 35 years. We are the most experienced and widest-equipped canoe livery west of the Mississippi River and the only full-service canoe and kayak outfitter on the Colorado River.
We are a completely service-oriented company. We enjoy tremendous customer loyalty, and we value our client relationships above everything. Our purpose is to provide the finest available outdoor experience for each of our paddlers. We are happy to provide references. We always have a good time on our river, and we want you to have a good time too.
Jerkwater Canoe & Kayak Company is licensed by the National Park Service to launch canoes and kayaks at the base of Hoover Dam for Black Canyon and by the U.S. Forest Service for lakes in the Williams/Flagstaff area of Arizona. We are official concessionaires of Moabi Regional Park (San Bernardino County Regional Parks), and we belong to both the Professional Paddlesports Association and the Worldwide Outfitters & Guides Association.
WHAT WE DO…
Jerkwater Canoe & Kayak Company offers equipment, guides, paddling trips, mini-vacations and river trip support services on the Colorado River from Hoover Dam in Nevada to Yuma, Arizona. In addition, we offer services on other western rivers and waterways, such as the Owens River in California, the Green River in Utah, and delightful high-country lakes in the Williams/Flagstaff area of Arizona.
Our services range from simply 
providing rental equipment for your individual or group river trip to deluxe all-inclusive trips that include gourmet meals and accommodations. There are a lot of options in between the two extremes, including campsite barbecues and individually packed
picnic lunches, as well as paddling shirts and hats. Since we are easily bored, we are always open to developing new and different kinds and combinations of trips to serve your need. Just ask us.
We provide shuttle and support services to outfitters, individuals and groups. We provide knowledgeable, experienced river and tour guides.
We organize special theme events that are geared to families, special interests and youth recreation.
JERKWATER… WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
People often ask us about our name and how it originated - so here's the straight stuff:
Back in the old days, when steam railroads were the hottest thing going - The innovative method of travel into the West, the train engines had to have access to fresh water all along the route. Many little towns and some larger ones grew up along the route as water towers were constructed and staffed to replenish the steam engines in the least possible amount of time.
Tiny, no-name water stops along the steam rail line - necessarily next to creeks, rivers and other water sources - had no towers (or anything else, for that matter). The trainmen had to get off and carry water to the engine by hand - they were "jerking water". That stop on the line was a "Jerkwater Town" - generally unpopular with trainmen.
MOST POPULAR TRIPS GIFTS & GEAR
HOW TO REACH US…
By Telephone: 928/768-7753
Fax: 928/768-8192
By Mail: Jerkwater Canoe & Kayak Co., Inc.
Post Office Box 800
Topock, Arizona 86436-0800
Boulder City, Nevada
Topock, Arizona
Martinez Lake, Arizona
By E-Mail: jerkwater@jerkwater.com
By Internet: www.jerkwater.com
Days spent on the river are not deducted from one's life span.
If you have any questions, please call us at: 928.768.7753
Last Modified 09/07/06
We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason.
Jerkwater Canoe & Kayak
OUR MOST POPULAR TRIPS
Prices are subject to change without notice.
All paddle trips require portaging (carrying) of boats and gear either at put in or take-out locations.
ONE-DAY PADDLES
TOPOCK GORGE: Launch at
Park Moabi
at 7:30 a.m. Pacific Time (April-October) or 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time
(November-March) if you are camping, if not launch at Topock Marina at 8:30 a.m.
Pacific Time (April-October) or 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (November-March).
Takeout is at Castle Rock at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time (April-October) or 4:30 p.m.
Pacific Time (November-March). If you have booked a
Standard Trip or Mini-Vacation, Jerkwater provides your return transportation. Paddling distance from Park Moabi is 17 miles; distance from
Topock Marina is 16 miles.
Rated: Moderate to Strenuous. Minimum 2 people.
Cost $40.00 (+5.85% tax) per person in a canoe.
Cost $55.00 (+5.85%) tax per person in a kayak.
Groups of 10 or more with timely payment can take a 10% discount.
ONE-DAY PADDLES
NEEDLES TO PARK MOABI: Start at Jack Smith Park in Needles and paddle to
Park
Moabi. If you have booked a Standard Trip, Jerkwater will transport you
from Park Moabi at 9:30 a.m. Pacific Time (April-October) or 9:00 a.m. Pacific
Time (November-March). You paddle back to Park Moabi in your own time, and call us
when you get in.
This shorter trip is recommended for first-timers and families or other groups that include small children. Paddling distance is 12 miles.
Rated: Easy to Moderate. Minimum 2 people.
Cost $35.00 (+5.85% tax) per person in a canoe.
Cost $50.00 (+5.85% tax) per person in a kayak.
Groups of 10 or more with timely payment can take a 10% discount.
ONE-DAY PADDLES
BLACK CANYON: (Minimum 10 Adult Fares) Launch at the base of Hoover Dam at 8:00 a.m. Pacific
Time. Takeout is
at Willow Beach at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time. If your paddle is a
Standard Trip or Mini-Vacation, Jerkwater
provides your return transportation. Paddling distance is 12 miles.
(NOTE: For Black Canyon only, see
launch permit requirement in the description of the Canyon.) Rated: Moderate to Strenuous.
Minimum 10 people.
Cost $60.00 (+5.85% tax) per person in a canoe.
20 PERSON MINIMUM
Sorry, kayaks not available.
MANDATORY 6:00 AM MEETING TIME AND 6:45 ROLLTIME
Mandatory Hoover Dam launch Security Procedures
TWO DAY PADDLE TRIP
NEEDLES TO CASTLE
ROCK: First day is Needles to Park Moabi, and the second day is Topock Gorge. This is our most popular two-day trip, since you make camp only once
at Park Moabi. Paddle back into your camp from upstream on the first day and out of your camp on the second. If you have reserved a Standard Trip, we will bring you back to your camp at the end of the second day, and we also transport you to your launch site on the first day.
Minimum 2 people.
Cost $60.00 (+5.85% tax) per person in a canoe.
Cost $75.00 (+5.85% tax) per person in a kayak.
Groups of 10 or more with timely payment can take a 10% discount.
TWO DAY PADDLE TRIP
REVERSE TWO-DAY TRIP: The scenery is the same as the Needles to Castle Rock - we just reverse the order. Paddle Topock Gorge the first day, then the shorter, Needles to Park Moabi section on the second. The Reverse is nice for people who need to get started home early on the second day. Minimum 2 people.
Cost $75.00 (+5.85% tax) per person in a canoe.
Cost $85.00 (+5.85% tax) per person in a kayak.
Groups of 10 or more with timely payment can take a 10% discount.
TWO DAY PADDLE TRIP
PARK MOABI TO
WINDSOR BEACH: Launch at 7:30 a.m.
Pacific Time (April-October) or 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (November-March) at Park Moabi. Paddle through Topock Gorge, past Castle Rock and into the legal camping area. The second day, paddle on to
the London Bridge - you should be off the water by noon or so. Minimum 2 people.
Cost $72.00 (+5.85% tax) per person in a canoe.
Cost $85.00 (+5.85% tax) per person in a kayak.
Groups of 10 or more with timely payment can take a 10% discount.
TWO OR THREE DAY PADDLE TRIP SAME TRIP SAME MILES JUST MORE FUN!
BLACK CANYON: (Minimum 10 Adult Fares) Start at Hoover Dam at 8:00 a.m. or 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Spend the day exploring the side canyons and hot springs. Takeout the next day at Willow Beach. Note that Black Canyon is a limited, permitted launch. See information on launch permit requirement in the Black Canyon section.
Cost $72.00 (+5.85% tax) per person in a canoe.
Groups of 10 or more with timely payment can take a 10% discount.
Sorry, kayaks not available.
Mandatory Hoover Dam launch Security Procedures
ONE, TWO OR THREE DAY PADDLE TRIP
NORTON'S CANOE BASE TO FISHER'S LANDING: We meet you at Fisher's Landing at 6:30 a.m. (Arizona Time) to load and board our Jet Tour Boat for your shuttle to Norton's Canoe Base where you will spend the night. You can spend the rest of the day relaxing or playing in canoes right there at the campground. Wake the next morning and paddle 15 miles to your vehicles at Fisher's Landing. Minimum 8 people.
Cost $89.00 (+5.85% tax) per person in a canoe.
Want more river paddling? The boat can take you upriver an additional 12 miles to Draper Lake and you can paddle down to Norton's Canoe Base.
Cost $111.00 (+5.85% tax) per person in a canoe.
THREE DAY PADDLE TRIPS
BULLHEAD CITY TO CASTLE ROCK: We launch you at Bullhead Community Park. The first night you wilderness camp along the river and the second night you camp at Park Moabi. Minimum 2 people.
Cost $75.00 (+5.85% tax) per person in a canoe.
Cost $86.00 (+5.85% tax) per person in a kayak.
Groups of 10 more with timely payment can take a 10% discount.
NEEDLES TO WINDSOR BEACH: We launch you in Needles and you paddle to Park Moabi. The second day you paddle through Topock Gorge and wilderness camp just at the mouth of Lake Havasu. The third day you paddle to your takeout at Windsor Beach. Minimum 2 people.
Cost $82.00 (+5.85% tax) per person in a canoe.
Cost $90.00 (+5.85% tax) per person in a kayak.
Groups of 10 more more with timely payment can take a 10% discount.
FOUR DAY PADDLE TRIPS
HOOVER DAM TO PLACER COVE (ELDORADO): This trip starts at the Hoover Dam and you will paddle through Black Canyon and onto Lake Mohave, wilderness camping along the way. Launch permit required. Minimum 10 people.
Minimum of 10 people.
Cost $95.00 (+5.85% tax) per person in a canoe.
DESTENATION FEE FOR ENTIRE GROUP $250.00
Sorry, kayaks not available.
Mandatory Hoover Dam launch Security Procedures
BULLHEAD CITY TO WINDSOR BEACH: This trip covers over 50 miles with some wilderness camping and civilized camping. Minimum 2 people.
Cost $85.00 (+5.85% tax) per person in a canoe.
Cost $106.00 (+5.85% tax) per person in a kayak.
Groups of 10 or more with timely payment can take a 10% discount.
FIVE DAY PADDLE TRIPS
BULLHEAD CITY TO WINDSOR BEACH: This trip covers over 50 miles with a day layover for Scouts to complete their merit badges. The day layover would be a Park Moabi in the middle of your trip. With advance arrangements a service project can be planned with Park Moabi. Minimum 2 people.
Cost $95.00 (+5.85% tax) per person in a canoe.
Cost $116.00 (+5.85% tax) per person in a kayak.
Groups of 10 or more with timely payment can take a 10% discount.
HOOVER DAM TO COTTONWOOD COVE: We meet you at Cottonwood Cove the morning of your launch. We transport you up to Hoover Dam to your launch site. This trip takes you through Black Canyon on to Lake Mohave, wilderness camping along the way. Launch permit required. Minimum 10 people.
Cost $100.00 (+5.85% tax) per person in a canoe.
Groups of 10 or more with timely payment can take a 10% discount on the per person price only.
PLUS a $250.00 (+5.85% tax) Destination Fee for the group.
Sorry, kayaks not available.
Mandatory Hoover Dam launch Security Procedures
CUSTOM PADDLE TRIPS
The most popular trips are outlined above. If you don't see the exact combination of services you want, just ask. Some folks like to combine a Mini-Vacation with a wilderness camping paddle trip. We are happy to customize a trip to suit your needs on the Colorado or other western rivers. RESERVATIONS
HOW TO REACH US…
By Telephone: 928/768-7753
Fax: 928/768-8192
By Mail: Jerkwater Canoe & Kayak Co., Inc.
Post Office Box 800
Topock, Arizona 86436-0800
Boulder City, Nevada
Topock, Arizona
Martinez Lake, Arizona
By E-Mail: jerkwater@jerkwater.com
By Internet: www.jerkwater.com
Days spent on the river are not deducted from one's life span.
If you have any questions, please call us at: 928.768.7753
Last Modified 09/07/06
We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason.