Trading Post Canoe, Kayak and Campground

Name, Address & Telephone

Trading Post Canoe, Kayak and Campground
PO Box 150
Mongo, IN 46771

Telephone: 260-367-2493
Email: canoethepigeonriver@yahoo.com
Link to their web site: http://www.tradingpostcanoe.com

Directions to Outfitter

From the North, Chicago, and Indiana Toll Road: Exit 80/90 at Exit 121 and take SR9 south. Continue south through Howe one mile. Turn left on County Road 400N. Go 7 miles to Trading Post on the left.

From the South (Fort Wayne): Go north on SR3 (Lima). Cross US 20, continue 3 more miles to Mongo. Turn left at Country Store (300N). Trading Post is 1/8 mile west of Mongo.

From the East (I-69 and Angola): Exit 148 at US 20. Go west approximately 14 miles on US 20. Turn right on SR3 3 miles to Mongo. Turn left at Country Store (300N). Trading Post is 1/8 mile west of Mongo.

From the West (Shipshewana, Elkhart, Warsaw areas): Take US 20 east to Lagrange and SR9. Turn north on SR9 and go 4 miles to County Road 400N. Turn right on CR 400N. Go 7 miles to Trading Post on the left.

Waterways Covered By Outfitter

An * indicates that this is the most widely traveled of all the waterways covered by the outfitter. Additional information (when available) is provided concerning this waterway.
 
Pigeon River *
 
* Most Often Used Put In: varies
* Most Often Used Take Out: varies
* Distance Between Above Points: 4 to 26 Miles
* Approx. Travel Time Between Points: 2 Hours to All Day

Operating Season

April to December

Saturday Watercraft Rental Rate

$24 to $40 per canoe

Second Day Watercraft Rental Rate

$24 to $40 per canoe

Rental From Outfitter Includes the Following

Floatation Devices
Paddles
Put-In
Take-Out
Trash Bags

Other Services or Discounts Offered

Group Discounts
Weekday Discounts
Guided Float Trips

Private Watercraft Hauling and Shuttle Service

Yes, they will haul a private canoe or kayak for $8 off the listed rental price.

Items and Supplies That Can Be Rented

Canoes
Kayaks
Rubber Rafts

Watercraft

This outfitter operates approximately 151 to 175 canoes.
This outfitter operates approximately 51 to 75 kayaks.
This outfitter operates approximately 1 to 25 rafts.
 
Watercraft types are mainly: Old Town, Wenonah, Jackson and Nova Craft.

They Operate a Store Selling The Following

Beverages
Canoe\Kayak Supplies
Fishing Supplies
Hunting Supplies
Ice
Snacks
T-Shirts
Toiletries
Waterway Maps

Available Lodging Facilities

Campground

Campground Basic Site Rental Rate

$20 per night for 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults max.

Campground Facilities, Services and Available Activities

Basic Tent Sites
Boating
Fire Pits\Places
Firewood for Sale
Fishing
Flush Toilets
Hiking
Hot Showers
Picnic Benches
Playground
Trailer Sites with Electricity (no water or sewer)

Outfitter Pet Policies

Pets are not allowed in watercraft.
Pets must be on leash at all times.
Pets are allowed only if well behaved.
You MUST pick up after your pet.

Member of the Following Professional Organizations

National Paddlesports Professionals