Lake Overholser Boathouse
OPEN WEEKENDS (Saturday & Sunday) Through October 18th
RIVERSPORT at Lake Overholser is a community boathouse and outdoor recreation destination in northwest Oklahoma City. Located along the shores of Lake Overholser, the boathouse provides access to kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. Rentals are available as you enjoy activities in a scenic, welcoming setting.
As part of the nonprofit RIVERSPORT Foundation, the Lake Overholser location helps connect youth, athletes and community members of all experience levels to outdoor recreation and paddle sports. Whether you’re learning something new, training on the water or simply looking for another way to get outside in OKC, RIVERSPORT at Lake Overholser offers opportunities to experience the water and be part of Oklahoma City’s growing outdoor community.
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Kayak/SUP Rentals
Available at the Lake Overholser Boathouse or Flat Tide truck. Last kayak/SUP rental one hour prior to closing.
- One Hour – $25
- Three Hours – $50
- Free with a season membership
Guided Excursions
Guided group paddling excursions into the adjacent Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge are available by reservation, and both sunset and full moon paddles are held throughout the season.
Summer Camps
Summer camps ensure kids get the opportunity to explore local trails while also learning to kayak and stand up paddle board. Trails along the lake’s edge provide a beautiful setting for running, cycling or leisurely walks.
The boathouse is available for private events including family reunions, community meetings and birthday parties.
About Lake Overholser Boathouse
RIVERSPORT at Lake Overholser is your destination for outdoor adventure in northwest Oklahoma City. Located along the shores of Lake Overholser, visitors can rent kayaks and stand up paddle boards, explore nearby city bike paths, or simply enjoy time outdoors by the water.
During summer hours, traditionally in June and July, take your adventure up a level on the Rock Wall and SandRidge Sky Zip. The Lake Overholser Boathouse also offers snacks, sodas and energy drinks, plus a bottle-filling station so you can bring your own water bottle and refill throughout your visit.
The location is dog and pet friendly, making it a great stop while exploring the trails and outdoor areas surrounding Lake Overholser.
Looking for a unique place to celebrate? Ask about birthday parties and private events at RIVERSPORT Lake Overholser.
RIVERSPORT Members receive access to both RIVERSPORT locations, including Lake Overholser and the Boathouse District. Whether you’re paddling, biking, climbing or spending a day outside, your membership gives you even more ways to experience RIVERSPORT throughout Oklahoma City.
A landmark structure on the lake for decades, the Lake Overholser Boathouse marks where rowing first made its debut in Oklahoma. It was originally a bait shop on the lakes east side and was later made available to the Oklahoma Association for Rowing and was known as the Route 66 Boathouse in the early days of rowing. The facilities were renovated in 2018 with a $2 million grant from the Ann Lacy Foundation and it is now a community gathering place, providing access to the water for both elite and recreational athletes.
