Last updated: March 25, 2026
Place
Thompson Boat Center
NPS Photo/K Cain
Boat Rental, Canoe/Kayak/Small Boat Launch, Food/Drink - Snacks, Parking - Auto, Restroom, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Supplies - Fishing/Boating
Thompson Boat Center sits on the Potomac River near the intersection of the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway and Virginia Avenue. The boathouse provides rentals of canoes, kayaks and other non-motorized watercraft.
Information on rentals and lessons are available on the Boating in DC website.
Please note, there is a fee for parking in the parking lot at the Thompson Boat Center.