Headwaters Adventure Company is Northern California's premiere paddlesports store, located in Redding. It carries everything paddlesports related including kayaks, paddleboards, canoes, and adventure apparel, featuring top brands like Hobie. It is a one-stop shop for accessories like paddles and vehicle racks. The business offers rentals of kayaks and stand-up paddle boards for use on Whiskeytown Lake, Shasta Lake, and the Sacramento River. Headwaters offers top of the line equipment, knowledge, and lessons for all experience levels. The staff are extremely helpful and provide excellent service. They offer classes and clinics, covering everything from safety precautions to rescue techniques, ensuring safe and fun outings. The company also coordinates group kayak adventures and excursions, including comfortable accommodations and professional, knowledgeable guides for trips on locations like Trinidad Bay. They handle rentals and logistics seamlessly, even outside regular hours. Headwaters Adventure Company is highly recommended for anyone looking to rent, purchase, or learn, providing all the tools for a memorable adventure.
We did a raft float on the Sacramento River and it was an amazing trip. Renting from this company made everything so easy. Life vests were available for everyone and dropping off the rafts at the end point was so quick and effortless. I will definitely use this company again!
August 2025
Brian came through for us. He not only delivered the kayak's at our location, but also picked them up from an hour away. He replaced our broken equipment promptly. He is truly an asset for the river community. 100% recommend he and his company.
June 2024
Purchased two pedal kayaks. Great customer service!
