Flatwater
& Canoe Trips in
Michigan
#1.
Huron River
A highly accessible river
with a mellow temperament
that makes it a favorite
getaway for families throughout
the Detroit metropolitan
area. The Huron River is
a constant and comforting
presence in the...
From the guidebook "Paddling
Michigan"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Milford, MI - Flatwater
Paddling & Canoeing
- 55 miles (About Top Trails)
#2. Jordan River
A fun, spirited river that
winds through the gorgeous
Jordan Valley. The Jordan
River offers one of the
finest canoeing experiences
in the entire state. Michigan’s
first federally designated
“Wild and...
From the guidebook "Paddling
Michigan"
Running
the Rivers of North America
East Jordan, MI - Flatwater
Paddling & Canoeing
- 9 miles (About Top Trails)
#3. Pere Marquette
River
Michigan’s first National
Wild and Scenic River, the
beautiful Pere Marquette
winds gently through the
wooded hills of Manistee
National Forest. The Pere
Marquette—or “PM,”
as it is known to its legio...
From the guidebook "Paddling
Michigan"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Baldwin, MI - Flatwater
Paddling & Canoeing
- 42 miles (About Top Trails)
#4. Manistee River
An undemanding river that
features many campgrounds
and access points along
its banks, the Manistee
is ideally suited for family
camping outings. A top-tier
fishing stream that also
ranks as one of Mi...
From the guidebook "Paddling
Michigan"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Grayling, MI - Flatwater
Paddling & Canoeing
- 160 miles
#5. Au Sable River
One of America’s legendary
trout streams, the Au Sable
has cool, clear waters and
an attractive shoreline—bristling
with launch sites, campgrounds,
and forestland—that
make it tremendously popular
wit...
From the guidebook "Paddling
Michigan"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Grayling, MI - Flatwater
Paddling & Canoeing
- 115 miles
#6. Muskegon River
A sleepy section of Michigan’s
second-longest river that
is ideal for family camping
trips. The Muskegon River
is the friendly giant of
Michigan rivers. It is the
state’s second-biggest
river (next to...
From the guidebook "Paddling
Michigan"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Houghton Lake, MI - Flatwater
Paddling & Canoeing
- 85 miles
#7. Betsie River
The upper reaches of this
pleasant stream encompass
a range of paddling options,
from sections of swift,
twisting river to quiet
marshlands teeming with
wildlife. The Betsie River
is navigable by cano...
From the guidebook "Paddling
Michigan"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Thomsonville, MI - Flatwater
Paddling & Canoeing
- 41 miles
#8. Pinckney Recreation
Area "Chain of Lakes"
Pinckney’s rolling
woodlands feature a cluster
of interconnected small
lakes that offer a mellow
afternoon of paddling. This
chain of small lakes nestled
in southeast Michigan’s
Pinckney Recreation Ar...
From the guidebook "Paddling
Michigan"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Kaiserville, MI - Flatwater
Paddling & Canoeing
#9. Thornapple River
An easygoing stream that
meanders through low southwest
Michigan woodlands. The
Thornapple River is one
of the Grand River’s
major tributaries, but only
a small portion of its 100-mile
length is good ...
From the guidebook "Paddling
Michigan"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Hastings, MI - Flatwater
Paddling & Canoeing
- 14 miles
#10. Sylvania Wilderness
Area
Michigan’s pocket-sized
version of Minnesota’s
famed Boundary Waters is
a wonderful mecca for wilderness
campers, canoeists, and
anglers. Michigan’s
Sylvania Wilderness is a
place where the mournful
c...
From the guidebook "Paddling
Michigan"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Watersmeet, MI - Flatwater
Paddling & Canoeing
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