Paddle gentle currents and stop at swim-ready sandbars
1.5–18 hrs
Life vest, seat cushion, paddles
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.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your trip. Full refund for operator unforeseen circumstances.
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.
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.
Lloyd A
August 3, 2026
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.
Lloyd A
August 3, 2026
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