Canoes equipped with paddles may be rented at boat liveries in Old Forge, Raquette Lake, Blue Mt. Lake, Long Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Fish Creek, and at many hotels. To make your trip easier, you can make arrangements to return rental canoes at a site located near the end of your trip. For a list of boat liveries, contact the Department of Environmental Conservation.

Prior to your trip, you should familiarize yourself with all of New York State's boating regulations so that you can enjoy a safe canoe trip. Canoeists are reminded that the regulations require all boats and canoes be equipped with a personal flotation device for each person on board.

Camping is permitted on state lands, and these areas offer numerous locations for overnight camping and day use. Leantos are for the temporary use of overnight travelers and unless caught in a storm, they should not be used for more than one night. Canoesist should be prepared and carry their own tents in the event that leanto space is not available. In the event of cold weather, or buggy conditions a leanto is not the recommended form of overnight shelter.

When camping on State land, larger groups must obtain an interior use camping permit for any overnight use (larger groups are defined as approximately 6-12 people). Smaller groups and individuals also require a permit from the DEC if they use the same location for more than three nights in a row. You need to get these permits in advance from the area forest ranger, whose address is available from the DEC.

More formal camping is available at several public campgrounds located along the Adirondack Canoe Route. when camping at a DEC State Campground, the following should be considered. Where there is a caretaker on duty, there will be a camping fee, or day use/picnic fee charged.