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Buttonwood Campground - Camping, Kayaking & Canoeing in the Juniata River Valley

Canoe & Kayak Rentals & Livery Service

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Launching on the Juniata River with Buttonwood Campground

Kayaking on the Juniata River with Buttonwood Campground

Plan your Juniata float trip with us! Buttonwood Campground offers canoe and kayak rentals and livery service on the Juniata River … a slow-moving, peaceful body of water that wanders through the beautiful farmlands, dense woods, rolling ridges, and small towns of Juniata County. Most trips launch from our new launch on the river and will be picked up down stream. Other trips begin upstream and terminate at our launch at Buttonwood. For a true outdoor adventure, we also now offer primitive camping on the banks of the Juniata River, where you may still enjoy our many nearby amenities. Our equipment consists of Old Towne canoes, kayaks and adjustable personal flotation devices.

Choose from the following trips:

Canoes & 2-Person Kayaks 1-Person Kayak

Mifflin to Mexico (Walker Access)
(2 hours)

$30.00 $22.00

Mexico to Muskrat Springs
(2 Hours)

$30.00 $22.00

Mifflintown Access to Mexico
(Walker Access)
(3 Hours)

$35.00 $25.00

Mexico (Walker Access) to Thompsontown
(3 Hours)

$35.00 $25.00

Mifflintown Access to Thompsontown
(6 Hours)

$40.00 $30.00

Mexico to Millerstown (Greenwood Access)
(6 Hours)

$40.00 $30.00

Rates include free shuttle and use of our clean restrooms and showers after your day on the river.
Times are approximate and based on a leisurely pace, but can vary depending on the depth and flow of the river.
Group rates in effect when renting six (6) or more canoes or kayaks. Call or e-mail us for group rates.
Prices are subject to change. Reservations are suggested.
When reserving a canoe or kayak for a Saturday, the full rental fee must be sent as a deposit.
To reserve any other day, a $10.00 per craft deposit is required.

Buttonwood Campground & Livery Policies

• No Refunds: Please be sure to reserve only as many canoes/kayaks as you need, as we have no refund policy. The only exception would be if the river is very high and we determine that it is unsafe to paddle.
Alcohol and Drugs: We reserve the right to refuse to rent craft to any person or group who is intoxicated. No refunds will be available. No hard liquor is allowed. There is a ZERO drug tolerance.
• Release of Liability: Every adult must read and sign a release of liability before starting the trip, and a parent or guardian must sign a release form for minors. We do not assume responsibility for the safety of persons while using our equipment or for the safety of anyone in our campground.
• Departure Times: You should plan to arrive at least a half hour before your trip leaves to allow time to sign in, select equipment, and view our safety / instructional video.

Double your fun! Combine your canoe or kayak trip with camping!
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Buttonwood Campground • P.O. Box 223 • River Road • Mexico, PA 17056 • (717) 436-8334 • GPS Coordinates: Longitude = 77.3550 / Latitude = 40.5339