On Friday, Sept 20, our Key Bridge Boathouse location is open and renting kayaks, canoes, and stand up paddle boards. Our last boat out will be at 6 pm tonight. Walk across Key Bridge and take the stairs on either side down to the canal. There are footbridges across the canal that lead to stairs on Water St. Walk back toward the bridge. We are located directly below Key Bridge!
From the rotary, walk West on K Street toward the waterfront. If you follow the waterfront park, we are located just on the other side of Key Bridge.
Second, river conditions can be dangerous if it rains to the west and the Potomac floods. Sometimes, it’s hard to tell just how strong the current is, so, we use the following guidelines based on two monitoring stations watching for flood conditions.
The first monitoring station is upstream of the Key Bridge Boathouse. This is a good indication of water movement coming down to us. The second is a monitoring station right downstream of us at the Georgetown Waterfront Park. If the thick blue line of both stations is below the yellow, then the river is in a calm state. If one of the station’s thick blue lines is in the yellow, then there is a risk and we will make a determination of whether to open or not. If both stations’ thick blue line is in the yellow, then we will be closed.
We also hold the right to close down operations based on any safety considerations we determine could present issues for guests and/or employees.
If you are concerned with the weather or any possible hazards closing our Boathouse, please call us at (202) 337-9642 to make sure we are open.
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city! Enjoy the sights of the Potomac River as you paddleboard or boat past the Georgetown Waterfront, Roosevelt Island, some of DC’s most stunning monuments and under the beautiful Key Bridge. Or, you can kayak and board your way up river to the C&O canal for a relaxing day of tranquility.
Everyone from the knowledgeable employees to the joyful paddlers at Key Bridge Boathouse loves kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding. We’re always up for sharing the fun and know you’ll love this superb water adventure.
Don’t forget! If you have a season pass you can use your guest vouchers to bring a friend for a kayaking lesson, a paddleboard fitness class, or just stop by for a paddle after work for fun out on the Potomac!
3500 Water Str. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-337-9642
[email protected]
| Opening Hours: | ||
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| Dates | Weekdays | Weekends |
| 4/6 & 7 (Petal Tour Only) | 10am | |
| 4/13-4/26 | 10am | 9am |
| 4/27-5/24 | 10am | 9am |
| 5/25-7/28 | 9am | 8am |
| 7/29-8/18 | 9am | 8am |
| 8/19-9/2 | 9am | 8am |
| 9/3-9/13 | 10am | 9am |
| 9/14-9/29 | 10am | 9am |
| 9/30-10/27 | 10am | 9am |
| Closing Hours: | ||
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| Dates | Last Boat Out | All Boats In |
| 4/6 & 7 (Petal Tour Only) | 4pm | 6pm |
| 4/13-4/26 | 6pm | 7pm |
| 4/27-5/24 | 7pm | 8pm |
| 5/25-7/28 | 7:30m | 8:30pm |
| 7/29-8/18 | 7pm | 8pm |
| 8/19-9/2 | 6:30pm | 7:30pm |
| 9/3-9/13 | 6pm | 7pm |
| 9/14-9/29 | 5:30pm | 6:30pm |
| 9/30-10/27 | 5pm | 6pm |
CLOSED Christmas and New Years Eve.
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- Unlimited Boating from April-October
- Access to all of Boating In DC Boathouse
- Choice of boat or board
- Half off classes and tours
*Adult, Family, Senior, and Student Passes Now Available
Buy NowWith classes and activities for novices and experts alike, Key Bridge Boathouse offers something for everyone. Rent a boat and get exploring!
All paddlers need this form at our boathouse locations and we encourage you to print and fill it out ahead of time so you have more time on the water!
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