Rates

Schedule Departures

Canoe/Kayak Trips

Whirlpool LaunchRea Rd / Foote Dam
6 River Miles12 River Miles
2 hr trip4 hour trip
Weekdays or Weekends
Anytime 9am to 3pm		Weekdays – Anytime 9am-12pm
Weekends – Starting at 9am, last departure 11am
Canoe Rate – $40
Sat reservations until 12pm only		 Canoe Rate – $50
Sat reservations until 11am only
Kayak Rate
$30 Solo and $40 Tandem		 Kayak Rate
$35 Solo and $50 Tandem

All one day rental canoes and kayaks must be off the river by 6:00 pm or late charges will apply (U.S. Forest Service Regulation)

Tubing Trips

TubingWhirlpool to River Road Bridge
4 hr tripDepartures: 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm
$20 per person1 person per tube
Cooler tube rental available.No private tubes or rafts allowed.

Stay Sober

Please remember to stay sober. Operating a watercraft while intoxicated is illegal. Please no more than one six pack of beer per canoe. Hard liquor, glass containers, Jello shots and Styrofoam coolers are prohibited. Maintain your partying within reasonable limits.

We reserve the right to check coolers and the right to refuse service.

Terms and Conditions

We strongly suggest that you make your reservations early to avoid disappointments. Payment in full is required for each canoe, tube or kayak. There is an extra charge for not reaching your destination.  Reservations are requested for weekend trips. 30 day cancellation notice is required. All one day rental canoes and kayaks must be off the river by 6:00 p.m., or late charges will apply (U.S. Forest Service Regulation)
Sorry, no refunds due to inclement weather.

Safety

Our canoes & kayaks are safety inspected, registered and licensed by the Michigan State Waterways Commission. No styrofoam coolers or glass containers are allowed in the canoes, for your safety. We have a limit of 3 persons per canoe.

• The above rates are for hourly scheduled trips only.
• Canoe rates are for 2 people per canoe. Add $5.00 for each additional person over 7.
• Payment in full is required for each canoe, tube or kayak.
• There is an extra charge for not reaching your destination.
• 30 day cancellation notice is required for refunds.

Sorry, no refunds due to inclement weather.


Leave valuables and car key in a safe place. Do not take them on the river with you. Please leave all wildlife and vegetation as it is, so those paddling tomorrow may enjoy the river as well.

Please Don’t Litter!

(this includes water balloons)