The Stillwater Shop rents equipment for use at the Stillwater Reservoir generally from early May through at least Columbus Day. Our rental season can vary depending on the water level each year and the tendency for our seasons to fluctuate greatly. (Somehow, canoeing is not as much fun in the snow!) We are a small family run business and hours can be limited. We strongly suggest making a reservation ahead of time to avoid disappointment. We often run out of motor boats on busy weekends. We look forward to helping you have a great time at the Stillwater Reservoir. Camping is managed by the NYSDEC (315-376-8030); camping is year round, free and campsites
are available on a first come/first serve basis.
Whether you are visiting for the day or are camping overnight, the best way to see the reservoir is by boat. You will want to explore while you are here, there is a lot to see and our small boats, canoes and kayaks are perfect for
this! Water level variations, rocks, shoals and large drift wood formations will make each trip unique. Do not be surprised if you encounter one or more of our resident loons, bald eagles, or otters during your trip. Fishermen will be greeted by our resident population of smallmouth bass, perch, trout, and splake. Maps, camping and fishing supplies, and night crawlers are available from the Shop . Don’t miss out on opportunities to hike into the wilderness areas, consult with the local ranger (315-376-8030) or the Stillwater Shop personnel. The Shop carries many different maps for the area, such as, topographical, USGS, Adk Maps, and National Geographic Maps. Call 315-376-2110 for information on current inventory; maps available by mail order or at the Shop.
Not the camping type? Or arriving too late to set up camp that first night? Then Northern Lights B&B is for you. Spend your days in the wilderness, hiking or boating and your nights relaxing at a comfortable B&B.
Boat Rentals: CALL 315 376 2110 - Reservations Reqested
Canoes: 15 ft or 17 ft Aluminum Grumman Canoes ($ 40 per day)
Kayaks: Single or Tandem Kayaks ($35-$40 per day)
Motor Boats:
Motor Boats have outboard motors ranging from 8.5hp to 15hp with Tiller Steering. Great for fishing and transporting your camping gear to your campsite! Boat rentals start at $89 per day and go up to $299 per day.
Pontoon: 18 Foot - Sweetwater pontoon with awning; will accommodate 8 adults comfortably. 50 hp Yamaha engine.
We reserve the right to substitute equipment and adjust pricing should the boat you reserved be unavailable - we would provide as much advance notice to you as we can.
THERE IS A TWO DAY MINIMUM ON WEEKENDS FOR MOTOR BOAT RENTALS! CALL WITH QUESTIONS! WHEN LEAVING MESSAGES FOR US PLEASE LEAVE AN EVENING NUMBER FOR US TO RETURN YOUR CALL. THANK YOU!
2019 Boat Rates: (sales tax and gas/oil are additional - cash security deposit required)
8 hp 12 ft Motor Boat: $89.00 per day; $150.00 security deposit
9.9 hp 14 ft Motor Boat: $109.00 per day; $200.00 security deposit
15 hp 16 ft Motor Boat: $119.00 per day; $300.00 security deposit
40 hp 18 ft Jet Engine Lund: $170.00 per day; $300.00 security deposit
50 hp 18 ft Pontoon Boat: $299.00 per day;$300.00security deposit
To make your reservation:
- Call 315-376-2110
- A 50% non-refundable deposit of total rental required to confirm your reservation
- This deposit is non-refundable!
- No-shows will be billed for balance of rental reservation
- Late returns or early pick-up – you must make arrangements in advance; additional fees may apply
- Changes to your reservation may be made 10 days prior to your arrival date subject to equipment availability
- Deposits are either used this season or forfeited
- pfds are included with boat rental - sales tax gas and oil are additional
- Cash security deposit required at time of rental.
Campers/Overnight Rentals:
- You may keep the equipment at your dock or campsite or at our dock
- You are responsible for the equipment
- You will be charged if we have to recover the equipment
- We rent by the day, NOT a 24 hour clock- You pay for each day or portion thereof
- There are NO REFUNDS for early returns, unused time OR inclement weather
Damage Deposits:
- May be paid with cash
- Boats: See above
- Pontoon See above
- Damage deposits are refunded when ALL equipment has been returned in good order
Clean-up fees:
- If you return the boat dirty or full of trash you will be assessed a clean up fee starting at $25.00
Pets:
- Pets are welcome but you must clean up after them-see clean-up fees
Boater’s Safety Courses:
Boater’s safety certificates are NOT currently required (2005) for the equipment we rent provided you are over 18 which is the minimum age we will rent to. If you are a personal watercraft operator then YOU must have a license.
HOWEVER – it certainly is not a bad idea to educate yourself – please visit the following websites for information on safety classes which are available through New York State Certified instructors as well as the US Coast Guard. Current speculation is that eventually this course will become mandatory so if the opportunity arises, don’t wait!
(Non-residents-certificates from your state may be acceptable provided the course is NASBLA approved-visit website below)
http://nysparks.state.ny.us/boating/edu_boat.asp
http://www.boatus.org/onlinecourse/edrequirements.htm#New%20York
THE "NOT-SO" FINE PRINT:
- Reservation deposits are non-refundable
- There are NO REFUNDS for early returns, unused time OR inclement weather, you will be
required to pay for the time YOU reserved
- EXTREME weather conditions: you may apply your deposit towards an alternate date this season subject to
availability
- GAS AND OIL MUST BE PURCHASED FROM THE STILLWATER SHOP! NO EXCEPTIONS!
- Configuration of equipment and rates are subject to change without notice
- If we offer advice, please listen, it is based on many years of past business experience!
- DAMAGED EQUIPMENT: You are responsible for returning all equipment in good working order. Should you require a replacement boat due to damage caused by you, the replacement may be of lesser value, subject to availability; additional fees may apply for replacement equipment. You will be charged for any and all necessary repairs; these fees may include but are not limited to: parts, labor, recovery charges, gas and oil
- Our rentals are for use at the Stillwater Reservoir ONLY, no portage allowed
- You CANNOT OVERLOAD the boats! We are the final decision makers in terms of capacity so respect our discretion; it does not matter what you’ve done before!
- You must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license to rent canoes or kayaks - 25 years of age to rent motor boats (two people required for motor boat rental)
- We reserve the right to refuse service at our discretion
- We reserve the right to terminate your contract upon discovery that you are violating the terms of your contract, operating the equipment in an unsafe and/or irresponsible manner, or are abusive to our staff. Any unused
portion of your rental fees will be forfeited
- You may NOT operate this equipment while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; this is grounds for termination of your contract as well as possible violation of NYS laws
- YOU are responsible for the safety of yourself and your party as well as your own and their actions
during your rental period. BE SAFE!
are available on a first come/first serve basis.
Whether you are visiting for the day or are camping overnight, the best way to see the reservoir is by boat. You will want to explore while you are here, there is a lot to see and our small boats, canoes and kayaks are perfect for
this! Water level variations, rocks, shoals and large drift wood formations will make each trip unique. Do not be surprised if you encounter one or more of our resident loons, bald eagles, or otters during your trip. Fishermen will be greeted by our resident population of smallmouth bass, perch, trout, and splake. Maps, camping and fishing supplies, and night crawlers are available from the Shop . Don’t miss out on opportunities to hike into the wilderness areas, consult with the local ranger (315-376-8030) or the Stillwater Shop personnel. The Shop carries many different maps for the area, such as, topographical, USGS, Adk Maps, and National Geographic Maps. Call 315-376-2110 for information on current inventory; maps available by mail order or at the Shop.
Not the camping type? Or arriving too late to set up camp that first night? Then Northern Lights B&B is for you. Spend your days in the wilderness, hiking or boating and your nights relaxing at a comfortable B&B.
Boat Rentals: CALL 315 376 2110 - Reservations Reqested
Canoes: 15 ft or 17 ft Aluminum Grumman Canoes ($ 40 per day)
Kayaks: Single or Tandem Kayaks ($35-$40 per day)
Motor Boats:
Motor Boats have outboard motors ranging from 8.5hp to 15hp with Tiller Steering. Great for fishing and transporting your camping gear to your campsite! Boat rentals start at $89 per day and go up to $299 per day.
Pontoon: 18 Foot - Sweetwater pontoon with awning; will accommodate 8 adults comfortably. 50 hp Yamaha engine.
We reserve the right to substitute equipment and adjust pricing should the boat you reserved be unavailable - we would provide as much advance notice to you as we can.
THERE IS A TWO DAY MINIMUM ON WEEKENDS FOR MOTOR BOAT RENTALS! CALL WITH QUESTIONS! WHEN LEAVING MESSAGES FOR US PLEASE LEAVE AN EVENING NUMBER FOR US TO RETURN YOUR CALL. THANK YOU!
2019 Boat Rates: (sales tax and gas/oil are additional - cash security deposit required)
8 hp 12 ft Motor Boat: $89.00 per day; $150.00 security deposit
9.9 hp 14 ft Motor Boat: $109.00 per day; $200.00 security deposit
15 hp 16 ft Motor Boat: $119.00 per day; $300.00 security deposit
40 hp 18 ft Jet Engine Lund: $170.00 per day; $300.00 security deposit
50 hp 18 ft Pontoon Boat: $299.00 per day;$300.00security deposit
To make your reservation:
- Call 315-376-2110
- A 50% non-refundable deposit of total rental required to confirm your reservation
- This deposit is non-refundable!
- No-shows will be billed for balance of rental reservation
- Late returns or early pick-up – you must make arrangements in advance; additional fees may apply
- Changes to your reservation may be made 10 days prior to your arrival date subject to equipment availability
- Deposits are either used this season or forfeited
- pfds are included with boat rental - sales tax gas and oil are additional
- Cash security deposit required at time of rental.
Campers/Overnight Rentals:
- You may keep the equipment at your dock or campsite or at our dock
- You are responsible for the equipment
- You will be charged if we have to recover the equipment
- We rent by the day, NOT a 24 hour clock- You pay for each day or portion thereof
- There are NO REFUNDS for early returns, unused time OR inclement weather
Damage Deposits:
- May be paid with cash
- Boats: See above
- Pontoon See above
- Damage deposits are refunded when ALL equipment has been returned in good order
Clean-up fees:
- If you return the boat dirty or full of trash you will be assessed a clean up fee starting at $25.00
Pets:
- Pets are welcome but you must clean up after them-see clean-up fees
Boater’s Safety Courses:
Boater’s safety certificates are NOT currently required (2005) for the equipment we rent provided you are over 18 which is the minimum age we will rent to. If you are a personal watercraft operator then YOU must have a license.
HOWEVER – it certainly is not a bad idea to educate yourself – please visit the following websites for information on safety classes which are available through New York State Certified instructors as well as the US Coast Guard. Current speculation is that eventually this course will become mandatory so if the opportunity arises, don’t wait!
(Non-residents-certificates from your state may be acceptable provided the course is NASBLA approved-visit website below)
http://nysparks.state.ny.us/boating/edu_boat.asp
http://www.boatus.org/onlinecourse/edrequirements.htm#New%20York
THE "NOT-SO" FINE PRINT:
- Reservation deposits are non-refundable
- There are NO REFUNDS for early returns, unused time OR inclement weather, you will be
required to pay for the time YOU reserved
- EXTREME weather conditions: you may apply your deposit towards an alternate date this season subject to
availability
- GAS AND OIL MUST BE PURCHASED FROM THE STILLWATER SHOP! NO EXCEPTIONS!
- Configuration of equipment and rates are subject to change without notice
- If we offer advice, please listen, it is based on many years of past business experience!
- DAMAGED EQUIPMENT: You are responsible for returning all equipment in good working order. Should you require a replacement boat due to damage caused by you, the replacement may be of lesser value, subject to availability; additional fees may apply for replacement equipment. You will be charged for any and all necessary repairs; these fees may include but are not limited to: parts, labor, recovery charges, gas and oil
- Our rentals are for use at the Stillwater Reservoir ONLY, no portage allowed
- You CANNOT OVERLOAD the boats! We are the final decision makers in terms of capacity so respect our discretion; it does not matter what you’ve done before!
- You must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license to rent canoes or kayaks - 25 years of age to rent motor boats (two people required for motor boat rental)
- We reserve the right to refuse service at our discretion
- We reserve the right to terminate your contract upon discovery that you are violating the terms of your contract, operating the equipment in an unsafe and/or irresponsible manner, or are abusive to our staff. Any unused
portion of your rental fees will be forfeited
- You may NOT operate this equipment while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; this is grounds for termination of your contract as well as possible violation of NYS laws
- YOU are responsible for the safety of yourself and your party as well as your own and their actions
during your rental period. BE SAFE!
