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    Big Manistee River Canoe Rental

    Paddle gentle currents and stop at swim-ready sandbars

    4.2 stars• 145 reviews
    From$62incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    1.5–18 hrs

    Includes

    Life vest, seat cushion, paddles

    Highlights

    Explore the lower Big Manistee River by canoe, with gentle currents suited to beginner and intermediate paddlers. Enjoy a family-oriented outing on a designated Wild and Scenic River.

    • Paddle gentle currents along the lower river
    • Stop at sandbars for swimming
    • Choose a route suited to beginner and intermediate paddlers
    • Enjoy a family-oriented day on the water

    What's Included

    • Life vest
    • Seat cushion
    • Paddles
    • Transportation to the drop-in point

    Cancellation Policy

    Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your trip. Full refund for operator unforeseen circumstances.

    FAQs

    Sign the waiver before your trip. Each individual must have a signed waiver; otherwise, your trip may be rescheduled later that day if space is available.

    Arrive on time. If you are more than 15 minutes late for your canoe rental, your trip may be rerouted to the end of the day.

    A parking fee applies at Big Manistee River boat launches.

    Experience provided by Manistee Adventures

    How can we help?

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    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    Kudos to the Manistee Adventures team for providing excellent customer service and helping us enjoy a beautiful afternoon on the Manistee River. They picked us up at the location where we would finish our trip and transported us to the launch site where a canoe awaited us. When we reached the end, we simply pulled the canoe out, sent a text, and headed home. The entire process was easy and convenient. Manistee Adventures also offers more launch times than the other outfitters I contacted and seems especially willing to accommodate customers’ individual needs. I highly recommend the four-hour trip from Hodenpyl Dam to the Red Bridge Access Site. The river twists and turns through the gorgeous scenery, and the route passes through peaceful wilderness within the Manistee National Forest and Consumers Energy property.

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    Lloyd A

    August 3, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Kudos to the Manistee Adventures team for providing excellent customer service and helping us enjoy a beautiful afternoon on the Manistee River. They picked us up at the location where we would finish our trip and transported us to the launch site where a canoe awaited us. When we reached the end, we simply pulled the canoe out, sent a text, and headed home. The entire process was easy and convenient. Manistee Adventures also offers more launch times than the other outfitters I contacted and seems especially willing to accommodate customers’ individual needs. I highly recommend the four-hour trip from Hodenpyl Dam to the Red Bridge Access Site. The river twists and turns through the gorgeous scenery, and the route passes through peaceful wilderness within the Manistee National Forest and Consumers Energy property.

    Photo of Lloyd A

    Lloyd A

    August 3, 2026

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