About Us!

Terrapin Outdoor Center is located on beautiful Terrapin Creek in Piedmont, Alabama and is "Alabama's Premier Paddlesports Retail Specialty Shop". Family owned & operated with over 50 years of experience in outdoor retail sales. Our showroom is overflowing with new canoes, kayaks, SUP's, paddles, PFD's, and accessories from the top names in the industry: Crescent Kayaks, Bonafide Kayaks, Native Watercraft, Liquid Logic, Hurricane, Jackson Kayak, Eddyline, Old Town, Ocean Kayak, Wilderness Systems, Dagger, Perception, Esquif, Wenonah, Werner Paddles, Bending Branches, Aqua Bound, Carlisle, Astral, Yak Attack, NRS, Harmony, Anchor Wizard, Ketch and more! So whatever your paddling preference: solo, tandem, whitewater, flatwater, tripping, touring, fishing, recreational, racing, etc., we've got the boat and gear that'll be just right for you. And here at TOC, you can always expect fast, friendly, courteous service, knowledgeable advice ... and a good deal!

We also rent kayaks and are "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, 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!