Rocktown Adventures
Gear Up. Head Out.
Rocktown Adventures is a specialty outdoor retailer and outfitter. We kayak, canoe, stand-up paddleboard, hike, backpack, ski, snowshoe and camp. We embrace an active outdoor lifestyle and want to take our passion for outdoor recreation and use it to help you find yours. We carry top of the line equipment from name brands that excite your outdoor passions and have experienced staff that love to share their enthusiasm for the outdoors. There is an abundance of recreational assets waiting to be discovered by you!
Hours of Operation
Available by appointment on Monday's and outside hours of operation.
Monday: CLOSED
Tues-Fri: 10am-6:30pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 11am-5pm
Now Easier To Gear Up & Head Out.
Shop premium outdoor gear & apparel from your favorite brands on Rocktown Adventures' NEW online store! Want to spread out payments for your new kayak? We offer a layaway option. Pay 50% to reserve the kayak with balance due at pick up.
What, How & Where
For Outdoor Activities
What you Need For The Outdoors
As the largest paddlesport dealer in Illinois, serving the Chicagoland area, Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin, we offer an extensive selection of paddlesports equipment, accessories and apparel.
How to Enjoy the Outdoors
We want to help you enjoy your time outdoors. Rocktown Adventures offers basic safety and operation lessons for Kayaking, Stand-Up Paddleboarding, Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing.
Where are good outdoor locations?
When you are looking to Head Out, Rocktown Adventures offers guided outdoor trips, private custom trips, as well as shuttle services to get you to/from a number of designated stops and outdoor destinations.
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Hours of Operation
Available by appointment on Monday's and outside hours of operation.
Monday: CLOSED
Tues-Fri: 10am-6:30pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 11am-5pm
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