Zoar Outdoor

Name, Address & Telephone

Zoar Outdoor
PO Box 245
Charlemont, MA 01339

Telephone: 800-532-7483
Telephone: 413-339-4010
Email: info@zoaroutdoor.com
Link to their web site: http://www.zoaroutdoor.com

Directions to Outfitter

To get here from the Boston area, take Route 2 west. Where Route 2 merges with Interstate 91 in Greenfield, take 91 south, but be sure to exit again onto Route 2 west at the next exit (exit 26). Zoar Outdoor is about 17 miles west of this exit. They’re based in a red colonial on the north side of the road. (Driving time from downtown approximately 2 1/2 hours.)

To get here from the New York City area, take Interstate 95 north to Interstate 91 north. Take exit 26 in Massachusetts and follow Route 2 west for about 17 miles. They’re based in a red colonial on the north side of the road. (Driving time from Manhattan approximately 3 1/2 - 4 hours, depending upon traffic.)

To get here from Albany and points west, take Route 2 East through North Adams. Continue past North Adams and over the mountain, about 20 miles. They’re base is the red house on the north side of route 2 on the western outskirts of the town center. Look for the blue, white and green sign. (Driving time approximately 1 1/2 hours.)

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.
 
Concord River, Deerfield River *, Housatonic River, Millers River, West River
 
* Most Often Used Put In: Fife Brook Dam
* Most Often Used Take Out: Zoar Outdoor
* Distance Between Above Points: 10 Miles
* Approx. Travel Time Between Points: 4 to 5 Hours

Operating Season

Year Round

Saturday Watercraft Rental Rate

$42.00 per kayak

Second Day Watercraft Rental Rate

$42.00 per kayak

Rental From Outfitter Includes the Following

Floatation Devices
Paddles
Put-In
Take-Out

Other Services or Discounts Offered

Group Discounts
Off-Season Discounts
Weekday Discounts
Canoeing Lessons
Guided Float Trips
Kayaking Lessons

Private Watercraft Hauling and Shuttle Service

No, they will not haul a private canoe or kayak.

Items and Supplies That Can Be Rented

Canoes
Kayaks
Rubber Rafts
Bikes

Watercraft

This outfitter operates approximately 1 to 25 canoes.
This outfitter operates approximately 26 to 50 kayaks.
This outfitter operates approximately 1 to 25 rafts.
 
Watercraft types are mainly: NRS, Perception and Dagger.

They Operate a Store Selling The Following

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

Available Lodging Facilities

Campground
Motel
Cabin(s)

Campground Basic Site Rental Rate

$11.00 per person per night

Campground Facilities, Services and Available Activities

Basic Tent Sites
Flush Toilets
Hiking
Hot Showers
Indoor Lodge
Shelter(s)
Swimming in River

Campground Restrictions and Limitations

Maximum number of people per campsite: 7.
Maximum number of tents per campsite: 3.

Outfitter Pet Policies

Pets are not allowed in watercraft.
Pets must be on leash at all times.
Pets are allowed only if well behaved.

Member of the Following Professional Organizations

America Outdoors
American Canoe Association
Professional Paddlesports Association