Find the Little Manistee route that fits your paddling experience
1 to 4 hours
Paddle the Little Manistee River on a route suited to your experience, from gentler lower water to technical upper stretches. Navigate natural obstacles and sharp turns as you explore the river.
Receive a full refund with at least 24 hours' notice. Receive a full refund if the operator cancels due to unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
Sign a waiver before your trip. Every individual in your group must sign one; otherwise, your trip may be moved to another available time that day.
Big Manistee River boat launches charge a $5 parking fee, not included in the listed price.
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
Paddle from Manistee Lake through downtown to Lake Michigan
Explore Manistee's 1st St and 5th Ave beaches by bike
Explore Manistee's 1st St and 5th Ave beaches by paddleboard
Paddle independently from 1st St Beach or 5th Ave Beach
Beach tube rentals for all ages in Manistee
Explore Manistee with flexible beach cruiser rental times