Welcome Back! The past three years have thrown us some challenges but we are still loving this business and the beautiful Maquoketa River. We have had to make a few changes to our operations namely in the way we have to shuttle on the weekends and holidays but we are still committed to giving a day to remember! See you on the River!

Join us at McDonough Canoe Rental located on the Maquoketa River in Monticello, Iowa. The Maquoketa River boasts plenty of opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether your interests lie in canoeing, tubing, fishing or bird watching, the Maquoketa River is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the breath-taking landscapes and wildlife of Eastern Iowa.

McDonough Canoe Rental is family owned and operated. This canoe rental business has been serving river enthusiasts for the past 29 years. We can accommodate any rental needs. Whether it is families, groups of friends, small businesses, large corporations, interest groups, youth organizations, or school groups. We have 160 canoes, 250 inner-tubes, and 20 kayaks. McDonough Canoe Rental is ready to send you floating down the river. Our river trips are fun for the novice as well as the experienced paddlers.

At McDonough Canoe Rental, we have a great TEAM of employees who work hard so that your trip is a successful day of fun and relaxation. From the moment your journey begins, we are there to ensure that everything runs smoothly. We do all the work so you can be sure that your job is to simply have fun!

Please protect and preserve the beauty of the river by keeping it clean & green, do not litter.