Your Adventure Awaits.
Find happiness while exploring calm waters on the headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay, feel the enjoyment of being surrounded by abundant wildlife, and get some relaxation on sandy shores. Make a memory together on an excursion into pristine tributaries and freshwater marshes. Peddle and relax along waterfront bike paths, grab a thrill on backcountry trails, enjoy hallmark towns, and explore our wonderful State Parks and Campgrounds. The key to an incredible experience starts at Bay Venture.

Paddlesports
Kayak & paddleboard experiences are available from our waterfront location just off Main St. We offer rentals, tours, events & team building, seasonal & yearly storage rentals.

Cycle
We offer various bike rentals from our Main St. location. Mountain bike rentals have direct access to Elk Neck State Forest trails, cruiser and kids bikes are available for paved trails and campgrounds.

Events & Tours
Get outside with us! We offer group events, team building, paddlesport intro programs, and guided events.
Getting to us is quick & easy.
Located on Main St. & the waterfront of the protected North East Creek, less then three miles from Exit 100 on I95, Bay Venture Outfitters provides kayak, stand-up paddleboard (SUP), and bike rentals in the town of North East, MD.
From Wilmington, DE • Harford Co. MD • Chester CO. PA
From Baltimore & Philadelphia
Lancaster, PA • West Chester PA
We deliver. Fun to your campsite or doorstep in a click.
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Don’t take our word for it – here’s what our clients say:
I’ve been wanted to try SUP Yoga and found that they offered it. Location was easy to find, Heather was so great in teaching… I didn’t fall in once! Though it would have probably been refreshing.
Zinful71
TripAdvisor
We saw lots of birds and turtles. We only rented for an hour, but could easily have spent 2 hours on the water. This was not a strenuous kayaking experience.
socomoco
TripAdvisor
The waters in the area were wonderfully calm and there was plenty to see as we paddled out into the river. Plenty of birdlife, pretty coastline and other things to see out on the river. Great time and highly recommend while visiting Nort East to round out your trip there.
axosu1
TripAdvisor
My son and his pals just did a week of “Kids on Kayaks” and had a great time. It was a great balance of time on the water, interesting things to do, and fun conversation between all the kids. Highly recommend!
Tracy M.
Our Team
Our team is filled with passionate individuals that want to make your experience one of a kind!

Kelly Benson
Owner
ACA Level 2 Certified
CPR/AED/FIrst Aid

Molly Bacon
Program Director
ACA Level 2 Certified
CPR/AED/FIrst Aid

Karen Aspinwall
Team Building Director
ACA Level 1 Certified
CPR/AED/FIrst Aid
Latest News
A bit of adventure, updates, and other fun things we have to share!
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