The men's C-1 1000 metres event was an open-style, individual canoeing event conducted as part of the Canoeing at the 1984 Summer Olympics program.
Eleven competitors were entered with one disqualification.
Held on 7 August, the top three finishers in each heat moved on to the final with the others relegated to the semifinal.
Taking place on 9 August, the top three finishers in the semifinal advanced to the final.
The final took place on 11 August.