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# Pale Whale Canoe Fleet

Cook Forest State Park

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- [Pale Whale Canoe Fleet](https://canoecookforest.com/) - Canoe, kayak, tube, and river raft rentals on the Clarion River in Cook Forest State Park. Open daily from 9 am to 4 pm April through October!
- [Trips & Pricing](https://canoecookforest.com/trips/) - Canoe, kayak, tube, or river raft the Wild & Scenic Clarion River in Cook Forest State Park! Open spring through fall as conditions allow.
- [Mr. Pale Whale Pictures](https://canoecookforest.com/mr-pale-whale/) - Follow the adventures of Mr. Pale Whale on the Clarion River and surrounding Cook Forest State Park! Whether you are coming to paddle and float or are just enjoying the park, there are many things to see and do! We will share pictures from the forest and river on this page. We post daily updates
- [FAQ: What other things should I consider?](https://canoecookforest.com/other/) - Come early on weekends and holidays to avoid long wait times and to make sure you have parking. Bring appropriate footwear to wear in the water as river rocks can be slippery and you cannot always see the bottom - if you need water shoes, you can purchase them at the Cooksburg Dry Goods store next to
- [FAQ: What are your hours?](https://canoecookforest.com/hours/) - We are open 7 days a week starting in May through September when conditions permit. Hours and trip offerings are posted daily on our Facebook page. Please check our page or give us a call before you travel since conditions change constantly. Each type of trip (canoe, kayak, tube, raft) has a different end time
- [Contact Us / Directions](https://canoecookforest.com/contact-us/) - Contact us at 800-680-0160 or email at PaleWhaleCanoeFleet.com
- [River Raft Trips](https://canoecookforest.com/river-raft-trips/) - 4 Miles (2.5 to 3.5 Hours) - $160.00 We have a 6-person limit on river rafts. There is no minimum number of guests required. The river depth must be 2.5 feet or greater to take a 4 mile river raft trip, so be sure to check our daily Facebook post to see if the river raft is being
- [Tube Trips](https://canoecookforest.com/tube-trips/) - 2.5 Miles (2.5 to 3 Hours) - $17.00 4 Miles (4 to 5 Hours) - $22.00 There is no weight capacity listed on tubes, so your comfort is what is essential. The solid bottom single tubes are 42 inches in diameter. The mesh bottom single tube is 44 inches in diameter. Choice of tube type (solid or
- [Kayak Trips](https://canoecookforest.com/kayak-trips/) - 4 Miles (1 to 2 Hours) - $37.00 10 Miles (2.5 to 4 Hours) - $47.00 Total weight of kayaker and equipment (coolers, fishing tackle, etc.) must not exceed the maximum capacity of our kayaks which is 300 pounds. The kayak length is 9 feet 8 inches with a cockpit size of 48 inches x
- [Canoe Trips](https://canoecookforest.com/canoe-trips/) - 4 Miles (1 to 2 Hours) - $40.00 for 2 People & Add a 3rd Person $20.00 10 Miles (3 to 4 Hours) -$52.00 for 2 People & Add a 3rd Person $26.00 Children 12 or younger are FREE when riding with 2 adults. Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Total
- [Waiver Information](https://canoecookforest.com/waiver/) - The minimum age is 2 years old unless restrictions are in place - if there are age restrictions, we will post it on our Facebook page. All children ages 2 - 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Waiver forms are available here at the Pale Whale or you can print and complete them to
- [Transports (Shuttle) Service](https://canoecookforest.com/transports-shuttle-service/)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://canoecookforest.com/faq-2/) - Frequently asked questions about trips, discounts, restrictions, and more!
- [FAQ: How do I know if there are any river restrictions in place?](https://canoecookforest.com/river-restrictions/) - Due to ever changing river and weather conditions, please see our Facebook page for any restrictions in place or call us at 814-744-8300 before you travel. If the Clarion River depth is 6 feet or greater at the USGS gauge at the Cooksburg Bridge, we are not permitted to rent equipment. Low, high, and or rough
- [FAQ: Can I rent Pale Whale equipment and take it on my personal vehicle?](https://canoecookforest.com/personal-vehicle/)
- [FAQ: Am I required to wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD)?](https://canoecookforest.com/pfds/)
- [Pet Info](https://canoecookforest.com/pet-info/) - Pets are welcome as long as they can ride safely without upset with other people and other pets while being transported to the launch site. The pet fee is $5.00 per pet regardless of size. You must report that you are taking a pet when you sign up. We do not have PFDs for dogs, you
- [FAQ: What do I need to know about weather?](https://canoecookforest.com/weather/) - We are located in Cooksburg, Pennsylvania 16217, but our trips extend upriver from Clarington down to Cooksburg. If it starts to lightning while you are on the river, you get to land per the PA Boating Handbook. In the case of the Clarion River, we ask that you come to the road side of the river so you can
- [FAQ: Will you transport me without equipment?](https://canoecookforest.com/transport-people/) - No ... we are not permitted to shuttle people without equipment - you must either rent equipment from us or have your own canoe, kayak, or tube for transport in order for us to take you up river. Please do not park at our facility if you are not renting with us - you may be towed as it is
- [FAQ: Do I need to arrive at a certain time to be able to go on a trip?](https://canoecookforest.com/arrival-time/) - Yes! After we open in the morning, generally we run trips all day UNTIL the times we post each day. PLEASE check our daily Facebook post for what equipment and trips we are offering each day!! You do not need a Facebook account to view our daily post. You may also call us at 814-744-8300. It is wise to arrive
- [FAQ: Do I need a reservation?](https://canoecookforest.com/reservation/) - No, we take you on your trip as you arrive and our next van becomes available. We do not take reservations. Though not required, please call ahead to make arrangements for large group trips of more than 28 guests. Groups qualifying for a discount must call ahead which includes church, school, and scouting groups. All
- [FAQ: What is included in the cost of my trip?](https://canoecookforest.com/included/) - The price of your trips includes parking, personal flotation devices (PFD) for each person using our equipment, paddles, and transportation to the embarkation point. Our crew takes care of the loading and unloading of all equipment on the van to make your float as enjoyable as possible. We have restrooms, changing rooms, and a foot wash
- [FAQ: Do you offer any discounts?](https://canoecookforest.com/discounts/) - All guests of Cook Riverside Cabins, Fair Winds in the Forest Cabins & Lodge, and Whispering Oaks Cabins receive a discount on canoe, kayak, and tube rentals during their stay by showing their cabin key (transports and river rafts are excluded) when signing up. Please note that refunds will not be issued if the guest does not ask for
- [FAQ: How old do you have to be to go on a trip?](https://canoecookforest.com/age-requirement/) - The minimum age is 2 years old unless there are other restrictions in place due to river conditions. All children ages 2 - 15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. All children, 17 years old or younger, must have a parent or guardian complete a minor release form. Guests age 18 or older must
- [FAQ: How many people can ride in one canoe?](https://canoecookforest.com/people-canoe/) - One canoe can hold 2 adults and 2 small children OR 3 adults as long as the weight of the guests and their equipment does not exceed 550 pounds and/or we do not have any additional restrictions in place such as for low water conditions. Please note, there are only two seats per canoe - additional
- [FAQ: How do trips work?](https://canoecookforest.com/trip-how-to/) - Guests arrive at our facility at 115 Riverside Drive, Cooksburg, PA 16217 along River Road. Once parked and ready to go (sunscreen, restrooms, changed, etc.), you come to the 'Canoe Shed' where you complete waiver forms and then sign up for the trip of your choice. We load you in a van, take you upstream with the
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