The Little Red Deer River in Alberta is a paddleable waterway suitable for stand-up paddleboarding and similar craft. One commonly used route runs from a put-in at the bridge near the Little Red Deer store to a take-out at the Orange bridge near Harmattan Campground on Range Road 40. This stretch takes approximately three hours to complete at a relaxed pace.

Water levels on the river can vary considerably by season, and paddlers are advised to check current flows before heading out, as conditions can shift from low to more navigable levels depending on recent weather and time of year.