Exciting news from one of Austin’s favorite watercraft rental spots! Austin Rowing Club just got a major upgrade with a brand new dock expansion! If you knew the old dock, you know this was a well-deserved renovation for Texas’s oldest rowing club!
Updated July 2025
AUSTIN ROWING CLUB
Holding down the rental scene for over four decades, Austin Rowing Club is your go-to spot for all your water adventures, with that local charm and touch! Whether you’re looking to rent kayaks, canoes, or paddle boards, they’ve got you covered with expert staff & the perfect launch location in downtown Austin!
Come out and enjoy:
🚣♀️ Kayak, Canoe & Paddle Board Rentals
🏞️ Brand New Dock Expansion
🌳 Access Right Off of the Trail
🌊 Insane Skyline Views of Downtown Austin
🦇 Access to watch the South Congress Bats

GUIDED TOURS + EVENTS
Whether you’re a local or visiting for the day, they offer so many unique experiences to get out on the water to see Austin like you never have before! Catch a movie on their dock while you paddle the lake or come out to watch 1.5 million Mexican Free-Tailed bats emerge from the Congress Avenue bridge on their Sunset Bat Tours!
Just one visit & you’ll see why we’ve been a beloved Austin treasure for over 4 decades!
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