Call Toll Free: 1-888-408-8850, or 231-233-3265 for more information

CANOE-KAYAK-TUBING

On the Big Manistee River

Manistee Paddlesport Adventures offers family oriented Canoe, Kayak, Tube, & Raft trips on the lower section of the Big Manistee River.  The Big Manistee River is designated a Wild and Scenic River.  It is an excellent river for beginner and intermediate paddlers, and families with children.  It is characterized by gentle currents, sparkling water, and sandbars perfect for swimming.

We also offer Canoe & Kayak trips on the Little Manistee River.  This is an excellent river for intermediate to advanced paddlers wishing a more challenging adventure.  It is characterized by shallow fast water, obstacles such as trees and limbs and log jambs, and sharp turns.

Both rivers are renowned Salmon and Steelhead (Rainbow) Trout fisheries.  Paddlers will have opportunities to encounter Bald eagles, Heron, Swans, Ducks, Turtles, and Deer, among other wildlife.

Manistee Paddlesport Adventures offers several trip length, put-in, and pull-out options.  Our most economical trips are those that end at Insta Launch Campground and the Paddlesport office.  Trips ending at other locations are charged a $30 per group Hauling Fee.  There is a $10 additional charge for 3rd person in canoe 10yrs or older.

2010 Rates for some popular trips

Big Manistee River                         Length      Canoe             Kayak            Dbl Kayak

Claybank to Insta launch                     2.0 hrs        42.00               32.00                  47.00

Rainbow Bend to Insta Launch           4.0 hrs        52.00               42.00                  62.00

Bear Creek to Insta Launch                5.5  hrs        52.00               42.00                  62.00

High Bridge to Insta Launch                8.5  hrs        62.00               52.00                  72.00

Bear Creek to Rainbow Bend            1.5   hrs       42.00               32.00                  47.00

High Bridge to Bear Creek                 3.0   hrs       42.00               32.00                  47.00

High Bridge to Rainbow Bend            4.5   hrs       52.00               42.00                  62.00

Little Manistee River                      Length          Canoe             Kayak            Dbl Kayak

Nine Mile to Six Mile Bridge              2.5  hrs           42.00               32.00                  47.00  

Tube Trips                                        Length          1-5             6-10            11+

Clay Bank to Insta Launch                 4.5  hrs        25.00          20.00         15.00  
Bear Creek To Rainbow Bend         2.0 hrs         20.00          15.00         10.00

All prices include life vest, seat cushion, paddles, and transportation to the drop in point.
Hauling fee only applicable if renting 5 or fewer boats

We also offer Livery service for those with their own watercraft.

In addition to our Livery service we also offer Canoe & Kayak rentals for persons wishing to explore the waters adjacent to Insta Launch Campground.  Paddlers can explore the Manistee State Game Area wetlands, teaming with wildlife, and Manistee Lake right from our facility.

Reservations

To Avoid disappointment Reservations are recommended. Walk-ins are welcome on a space available basis.

Camping

Insta Launch Campground & Marina offers camping and Cabin/trailer rentals for your group on the Big Manistee River, Close to Town and the Little River Casino – go to www.instalaunch.com for more information on camping.

Located on US-31, 3 blocks south of M-55 in Manistee
(adjacent to Insta Launch Campground & Marina)

231 Parkdale Ave
Manistee, MI 49660

Call Toll Free: 1-888-408-8850

or 231-233-3265

for more information and reservations