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Your Journey Starts Here.

A new canoe or kayak will change the way you see the world.

Terrapin Outdoor Center is located on beautiful Terrapin Creek in northeast Alabama

Alabama’s Largest Paddlesports Specialty Shop

Serving paddlers needs on Terrapin Creek and throughout the southeastern United States since 1995. Our showroom is overflowing with new canoes, kayaks, SUP’s, paddles, PFD’s, and accessories from the top names in the industry. Whatever your paddling preference, TOC has the boat and gear that’ll be just right for you.

Family owned & operated with over 55 years of experience in outdoor retail sales. You can always expect fast, friendly, courteous customer service, knowledgeable advice—and a good deal!

Kayaks

Popular Brands

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Bonafide Logo
Native Watercraft Logo
Liquid logic Logo
Hurricane Kayaks Logo
Jackson Kayak logo
Old Town Logo
Ocean Kayak Logo
Wilderness systems logo

Store Hours*

Wed-Sun 9am-5pm
Mon & Tue CLOSED**

*Closed Easter, May 27-28, Labor Day, Sep 1-11, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

**Open Memorial Day

Questions? Need more info? Call (256) 447-8383


Kayak Rentals & Shuttle Service

Terrapin Outdoor Center is “The Original” outfitter on Terrapin Creek since 1995! There’s nothing better than a quiet peaceful float down Terrapin Creek. Clean clear water, beautiful scenery, great fishing, abundant wildlife, and enough moving water to keep things interesting. Everyone is welcome! Individuals, small groups, large groups, families, churches, schools, scouts, military, law enforcement, businesses, companies, corporations, organizations, etc. Call to arrange a trip!

Kayaks on Terrapin Creek