FAQs

Rentals

Do I have to wear a life jacket when I take a boat out?
We require that all individuals under 18 years of age wear a life jacket and that all others either wear one or bring one in the boat with them. We have a large stock of life jackets of all sizes and include them with all rentals.

How many people can fit in a canoe?
2 adults and 2 children. Please do not have those riding in the middle sit on the wooden dowels, but rather between them on the hull/floor of the canoe. 

How many Stand-up Paddle-boards are available for rent?
We currently possess 16 SUPs in our rental fleet.

Can I rent boats for offsite use?
Yes. You just need to fill out an offsite boat use form from a desk-worker.  You must provide your own transportation for the boats.  All boats must be returned during normal business hours.

Reservations

How do I make a Titcomb Cabin reservation?
1.     Fill out the inquiry form on this website or email lcc@dartmouth.edu to find an available date that works for you
2.     After you hear back the confirmation, send the deposit (usually half the rental price) to the
Dartmouth College Robinson Hall address
(6 N Main St, Hanover, NH 03755)
w/ ATTN: Ledyard Canoe Club

Can I reserve canoes/kayaks/stand-up paddle-boards?
If you’re part of a large group (more than 9 adults), yes.

Cancellation Policy for Inclement Weather 
The weather in the Upper Valley is unpredictable and subject to frequent change. Unfortunately, all cancellations made less than a week in advance forfeit the security deposit fee, so we urge you to check the weather in advance and make a decision then. The only exception to this is if thunder is heard from the Clubhouse during the time of checkout and there is no gap of at least 90 minutes between thunder from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. If this is the case, due to the safety of our guests, we will not send a boat out to Gilman and will refund the party in full either at the Clubhouse or via mail. 

Titcomb Cabin

What equipment/facilities does Titcomb provide?
Titcomb has a wood stove, but no running water, electricity or gas lanterns.
Please bring your own wood for the wood stove and your own lighting, as well as any drinking/cooking water you may need.

What should I bring on my Titcomb trip?  
Water (typically plan on 1 gallon/person/day), food, lighting, utensils/plates (the kitchen is not fully stocked), wood and sleeping bags/bedding; bathing suits recommended.

What is the sleeping situation?
Titcomb Cabin currently has nine mattresses. Two of which can be arranged in the bunk bed, an additional two on the loft above the bunk bed, and the rest may be laid out on the floor. Guests are responsible for bringing their own sheets/blankets and/or sleeping bags, as well as pillows. 

Early Boat Returns?
If you decide to come back to the Ledyard Clubhouse before we open, please leave your boat in the area between the Clubhouse building and the shed to it's left as you come up from the docks. If possible, please leave your name and time of return so we know that the cabin has been checked out of and is ready for use by the next guests. 

Miscellaneous

Where can I park?
The parking lot right by the Ledyard Bridge offers free parking on weekends, or ask the deskworker for a parking pass for the canoe club lot.
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Can I bring my dog?
PLEASE DO!!!

Restrooms?
The Ledyard Clubhouse has a restroom for renters to use. There is also an outhouse on Gilman Island for those reserving Titcomb Cabin overnight or just paddling by the island on a day trip. 

Paddling Times?
While these times fluctuate based on the river current, Gilman Island is about a 20-30 minute one-way paddle from the Ledyard Clubhouse going at a leisurely pace. For those going north on the river and looking for a longer paddle, Patchens Point, a great picnic area on the Vermont side of the river, is approximately 70-90 minutes one-way paddle from the Ledyard Clubhouse. 

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy?
Per Dartmouth College policy, the COVID-19 vaccine is required for all students on campus and renting out boats or Titcomb Cabin, barring college-approved religious or medical exemptions. Ledyard requires anyone who is not fully vaccinated to wear a face covering while at or around the Ledyard Clubhouse, interacting with our dock workers, and taking boats up from or down to the dock.