12.5-Mile Brule River Canoe & Kayak Rental

Explore a self-guided 12.5-mile float from Stones Bridge to Brule at your own pace. Paddle through gentle whitewater, historic river scenery, and undeveloped state property.

• Navigate more than a dozen Class I and II rapids, including Hall's Rapids, The Falls, Wildcat, and Little Joe
• Float past Cedar Island, where President Calvin Coolidge worked in 1928
• Pause for a picnic or swim along more than 6,000 acres of undeveloped state property
• Explore wider river sections near Big Lake and Lucius Lake
• Discover preserved 19th- and 20th-century homes and boathouses along the river

What's Included

• Shuttle service
• Canoe or kayak rental on selected rental options

Important details

• Arrive 10–15 minutes early to check in at the office
• After check-in, drive to the Highway 2 landing for shuttle pickup about 20 minutes after your trip start time
• Kayaks are sized for 95–175 lbs, 176–235 lbs, or 236+ lbs
• Tandem recreational kayaks have a 375-lb total weight limit