Your Pocket Guide to Paddling
PaddleWays helps paddlers of all experience levels plan better trips, explore new water, and stay safer on the river.

Paddling Access For All
PaddleWays is built on the belief that paddling access should be available to everyone. That’s why every user gets free access to launch points, boat ramps, and public property parcels.


Find paddling spots worth your time
PaddleWays combines interactive maps with real-time streamflows, weather forecasts, and detailed route insights so you can make informed decisions before you even load the boats.
Find boat ramps, access points, rapids, hazards & more
Explore Whitewater, River, Lake and Ocean routes
Filter by access type and difficulty


Know conditions before you go
Stay ahead of changing conditions with real-time forecasts and map overlays. PaddleWays gives you the conditions info you need to plan safer, more enjoyable trips.
Check real-time and forecasted streamflows
See water temps
Get real-time and forecasted weather data
Stay on course without the signal
Even when the signal drops, PaddleWays keeps working. With offline tools, you can download maps in advance and use cell coverage layers to know where you’ll have service along your route.

Lakes Mapped
Access Points
Rivers Mapped

FAQs
Here are answers to some of the questions we often get asked. If you don't find what you're looking for, please reach out. Our team of paddlers is standing by to answer your specific questions, or just to chat about where we've been getting out on the water lately.
To get the app, visit the App Store or Google Play Store and search for Paddleways. You can also tell your phone's voice assistant to download the Paddleways app for you.
You can sign up right from our website, or by downloading our app. All you need is an email address and a password to get started exploring your water.
Find any body of water through Explore or Map search within the app, where you can discover points of interest, boat ramps, private/public property boundaries, and more.
Currently, everywhere in the U.S. except Alaska and Hawaii.
Reach out to our support team through the 'Support' section in the app, or contact us here, on this site.
