Working at a local kayak shop it is not uncommon for customers to ask where specific kayaks are made. During a time of increasing patriotism and pride in American made products, more and more consumers are seeking products made right here in the homeland. Here is a comprehensive list of kayaks made in the United States:
Although I did extensive research to identify the origins of major canoe and kayak manufacturers, it is possible that I missed some brands. If you come across any brands, makes, or models made in the USA feel free to leave a message and it will be added to the list.
*Brands marked with an asterisks designate that some models are made outside of the United States
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Confluence Watersports- Greenville, South Carolina
- Perception
- Dagger
- WaveSport
- Mad River Canoe
- Wilderness Systems*
- (composite kayaks are made in Estonia)
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Eddyline Kayaks– Everett, Washington
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Hurricane Kayaks– Warsaw, North Carolina
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Jackson Kayak– Sparta, Tennessee
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Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Div. – Old Town, ME
- Old Town Canoe
- Necky Kayaks*
- (some composite models are made in China)
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Legacy Paddlesports– Fletcher, North Carolina
- Native Watercraft
- LiquidLogic
- Heritage Kayaks
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Lincoln Canoe & Kayak– Freeport, Maine
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Warren Lightcraft– Salem, Massachusetts
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Wenonah Canoe– Winona, Minnesota
- Current Designs Kayaks*
- (some models are made in Canada and China)
- Wenonah Canoe
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