Rental spots differ by whether they offer flatwater paddling or river trips with shuttle service, as well as the types of watercraft available, such as single, tandem, or sit-on-top kayaks. Some locations include paddles, life jackets, and dry bags in the base rate, while others charge extra or require advance reservations for weekend launches. A map pin shows where the launch site is, but it does not tell you if the location caters to self-guided beginners or experienced paddlers tackling moving water.
Grayling 4
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Carlisle Canoe Livery
110 State St, Grayling, MI 49738-1834
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Penrod's AuSable Canoe and Kayak
100 Maple St, Grayling, MI 49738
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Borchers AuSable Canoe & Kayak
101 Maple St, Grayling, MI 49738
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Shel Haven Canoe Rental
11852 W M 72 Hwy, Grayling, MI 49738
Munising 4
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Pictured Rocks Kayaking
1348 Commercial St, Munising, MI 49862
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Paddling Michigan
1331 W Munising Ave, Munising, MI 49862-1359
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Big Water Paddle Co.
E9825 County Rd H-58, Munising, MI 49862
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Northern Waters Adventures
E9051 Hwy Michigan 28, Munising, MI 49862
Detroit 3
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Detroit River Sports
14601 Riverside Blvd, Detroit, MI 48215
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Belle Isle
3809 Loiter Way, Detroit, MI 48207
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Benefits of Pomegranate
Woodward Avenue (Detroit, Michigan), Detroit, MI 406520
Newaygo 3
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Croton Dam Float Trips
5355 Croton Dr, Newaygo, MI 49337
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Pinky's Tubes
8118 S Mason Dr, Newaygo, MI 49337
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Wisner Rents Canoes
25 E Water St, Newaygo, MI 49337
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Gallup Park Canoe & Kayak
3000 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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Skip's Huron River Canoe Livery
3902 E Delhi Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Au Train 2
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Northwoods Canoe and Kayak Rentals on the AuTrain River
Doucette Bridge, Autrain Forest Lake Rd, Au Train, MI 49806
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Da Yak Shak
7556 Autrain Forest Lake Rd, Au Train, MI 49806
Bay City 2
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Bay City Rowing Club
350 W Lafayette Ave, Bay City, MI 48706
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Float Paddle Center
110 Salzburg Ave, Bay City, MI 48706-5316
Honor 2
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Riverside Canoe
5042 N Scenic Hwy, Honor, MI 49640
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Honor Canoe Rental, LLC
9899 Honor Hwy, Honor, MI 49640-9534
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Big Bear Adventures
4271 S Straits Hwy, Indian River, MI 49749-9457
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BrassWind Gallery at BrassWind Landing
6240 Mack Ave, Indian River, MI 49749
Lansing 2
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River Town Adventures
305 Riverfront Dr, Lansing, MI 48912
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The Power of Water
420 E Saginaw St, Lansing, MI 48906-5255
Milford 2
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Heavner Canoe Rental
2775 Garden Rd, Milford, MI 48381
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Village Canoe Rental
1216 Garden Rd, Milford, MI 48381
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Chippewa River Outfitters
3763 S Lincoln Rd, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
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Buckley's Mountainside Canoe
4700 W Remus Rd, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
Norway 2
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Tarka's Whitewater Journey
Piers Gorge Rd, Norway, MI 49870
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True North Outpost
W5768 Old Piers Gorge Rd, Norway, MI 49870
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Port Austin Kayak & Bike
119 E Spring St, Port Austin, MI 48467
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Turnip Rock Kayak Rental
119 E Spring St, Port Austin, MI 48467-6738
Rockford 2
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AAA Canoe Rental LLC
18 S Squires St Square, Rockford, MI 49341
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Rogue River Rentals
31 Courtland St, Rockford, MI 49341-1080
Rockwood 2
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River Village Kayak and Canoe
22825 Huron River Dr, Rockwood, MI 48173
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Huron River Adventures
22401 Huron River Dr, Rockwood, MI 48173-1123
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Kayak, Bike & Brew
229 Garland St, Traverse City, MI 49684-2260
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Waters D'vine
324 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684-2528
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Sturgeon River Paddlesports
12961 S Straits Hwy, Wolverine, MI 49799
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Sturgeon Valley Campground
15247 Trowbridge Rd, Wolverine, MI 49799
Alger 1
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White's Canoe Livery
971 E Greenwood Rd, Alger, MI 48610
Baldwin 1
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Baldwin Canoe Rental & RV Park
9117 M-37, Baldwin, MI 49304
Bangor Twp 1
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Nor-East Outdoors
3582 State Park Dr, Bangor Twp, MI 48706
Baraga 1
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Yooperland Outfitters
131 1/2 Mitchell St, Baraga, MI 49908
Bear Creek Twp 1
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Bear River Canoe Livery
2517 McDougal Rd, Bear Creek Twp, MI 49770
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Belleville Watersports
Belleville, MI
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Third Coast Paddling
601 Graham Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Benzonia 1
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Uncommon Adventures
6721 Grace Rd, Benzonia, MI 49616
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Boyne River Adventures
Pick-Up Location, 250 River St, Boyne City, MI 49712
Buchanan 1
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Country Canoe Rental
15471 E River Rd, Buchanan, MI 49107
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Charlevoix Adventure Co
224 Ferry Ave Bldg 2, Charlevoix, MI 49720
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Motor City Paddle Club Kayak Rentals
49239 Jefferson Ave, Chesterfield Twp, MI 48047
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Dimondale Canoe & Kayak
9995 Billwood Hwy, Dimondale, MI 48821
Douglas 1
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Running Rivers Paddle Board and Kayak Rentals-Day Rentals
Center Street , Douglas, MI 49406
Dowagiac 1
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The Boarder Line
94166 CR-690, Dowagiac, MI 49047-9009
Dundee 1
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River Raisin Canoe Livery
1151 Plank Rd, Dundee, MI 48131
East China 1
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Belle River Launch
1956 Belle River Rd, East China, MI 48054
Eaton Rapids 1
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Eaton Rapids Outdoor Recreation Center
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Evart 1
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J&J's River Run
205 E 7th St, Evart, MI 49631-8312
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C&A Adventure
Fife Lake, MI
Flat Rock 1
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Atwater Paddles
26425 Atwater St, Flat Rock, MI 48134-1562
Flint 1
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Kayak Flint
630 W Kearsley St, Flint, MI 48503
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Frankenmuth Kayak Adventures
445 S Main St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Free Soil 1
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Sauble River Kayaks
84 E Sauble Dr, Free Soil, MI 49411
Germfask 1
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Northland Outfitters Campground & Canoe / Kayak Livery
8174 State Hwy M-77, Germfask, MI 49836
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Gibraltar Rotary Kayak Launch
13601-13799 Middle Gibraltar Rd, Gibraltar, MI 48173
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Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District
6249 W River Rd, Glen Arbor, MI 49636-5112
Glennie 1
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Alcona Canoe Rental
6351 Bamfield Rd, Glennie, MI 48737
Grant 1
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River Rat Canoe Rental
8702 W South River Dr, Grant, MI 49327
Grant Twp 1
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Alvina's Canoe and Boat Rental
6470 Betsie River Rd, Grant Twp, MI 49643
Gregory 1
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Hell Canoe & Kayak Rentals
21237 Kaiser Rd, Gregory, MI 48137
Hale 1
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Rollway Resort
6160 Rollaway Rd, Hale, MI 48739-9060
Hamilton 1
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Brink's Bayou
3107 58th St, Hamilton, MI 49419-9659
Hancock 1
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Portage Paddle Sports
2000 Jasberg St, Hancock, MI 49930
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Simple Adventures
31300 Metro Pkwy, Harrison Twp, MI 48045
Haslett 1
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Hydrowake
8109 Old M-78, Haslett, MI 48840-9307
Hastings 1
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U-Rent-Em Canoe Livery
805 W Apple St, Hastings, MI 49058
Houghton 1
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Portage Premium Scoops
1100 W Lakeshore Dr, Houghton, MI 49931
Iron Mountain 1
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Northwoods Adventures
N4017 N US Highway 2, Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Linden 1
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Shiawassee River Shuttle
100 S Main St, Linden, MI 48451
Long Lake Twp 1
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Clear Water Kayaks
6784 E Traverse Hwy, Long Lake Twp, MI 49684
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Dune Grass Concessions
8800 M 116, Ludington, MI 49431-8356
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Great Turtle Kayak Tours
102 W Straits Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Mancelona 1
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Swiss Hideaway Canoe Rental
1953 Graves Xing, Mancelona, MI 49659-8773
Manistee 1
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Manistee Adventures
231 W Parkdale Ave, Manistee, MI 49660-1129
Mesick 1
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Wilderness Canoe Trips
6052 Riverview Rd, Mesick, MI 49668-8919
Midland 1
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Nor'East Outdoors-Midland
147 E Main St, Midland, MI 48640
Montague 1
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Happy Mohawk Canoe Livery
401 E Fruitvale Rd, Montague, MI 49437
Muskegon 1
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Guys Ultimate Kayak Service
1241 Anna Rd, Muskegon, MI 49445-1501
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Third Coast Paddling Kayaks & Stand-Up Paddleboards
17440 Red Arrow Hwy, New Buffalo, MI 49117
Omer 1
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Russell Canoe Livery
146 Carrington St., Omer, MI 48749
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Porcupine Mountains
107th Engineers Memorial Hwy, Ontonagon, MI 49953
Oscoda 1
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North Country Canoe Rental
734 S U.S. 23, Oscoda, MI 48750
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Plainwell Kayak Company
211 N Main St, Plainwell, MI 49080
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Campbell's Canoe & Kayak Livery
1112 Lake St, Roscommon, MI 48653
Scottville 1
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River Run Canoe Livery
600 S Main St, Scottville, MI 49454
South Branch Twp 1
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Horina's Canoe & Kayak Rental
9889 M-37, South Branch Twp, MI 49689
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Rustic River Campground
68840 8th Ave, South Haven, MI 49090
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Lakeshore Kayak Rental LLC
15378 Cleveland St, Spring Lake, MI 49456
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Mackinac Straits Watersports & Rental Co.
499 N State St, St Ignace, MI 49781
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Happy Paddle
26344 Main St, St James Twp, MI 49782
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Harbor Shores Canoe & Kayak Rental
800 Whitwam Dr, St Joseph, MI 49085-1111
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Clinton River Canoe & Kayak Rentals
37328 Utica Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Sturgis 1
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Fawn River Kayak Guide and Rental
30749 E Fawn River Rd, Sturgis, MI 49091
Tecumseh 1
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Tecumseh Paddling Company
703 E Chicago Blvd, Tecumseh, MI 49286
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Crystal Adventures
17227 Vondra Rd, Thompsonville, MI 49683-9467
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Liquid Therapy
221 S Main St #1623, Three Rivers, MI 49093
Union City 1
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J&J Kayaks
407 S Broadway St, Union City, MI 49094
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Waterford Clinton River Canoe Launch
5971 Elizabeth Lake Rd #5957, Waterford, MI 48327
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Dune Lake Kayak Rental
650 N Main St, Watervliet, MI 49098
Wellston 1
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Hoxeyville Outfitters
8027 S Grandview Hwy, Wellston, MI 49689-9623
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Riverside Kayak Connection
4016 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192
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Good to know
What equipment is typically included with a kayak or canoe rental?
Most operators include the watercraft, paddles, and personal flotation devices (PFDs) for every passenger as part of the standard rental fee. Some businesses also provide dry bags or safety whistles, but you should bring your own sun protection, water, and quick-drying clothing.
Do I need prior paddling experience to rent a kayak?
Flatwater rentals on lakes or quiet bays generally do not require prior experience, and staff usually provide a brief safety orientation before launch. Guided trips or river runs with rapids may recommend or require basic paddling skills, so check age and experience guidelines before booking.
How much does a typical kayak or canoe rental cost?
Hourly rentals on flatwater typically range from $15 to $30 per hour for a single kayak, while double kayaks and canoes cost slightly more. Half-day or full-day river trips with shuttle service often cost between $40 and $80 per person.
How to shrink wrap a boat?
To shrink wrap a boat, cover support structures with protective padding, lay the shrink film across the hull, heat-shrink it with a heat gun, and add ventilation ports. For large vessels or professional weatherproofing in Michigan, check the 114 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.
What is a marine survey?
A marine survey is a detailed inspection of a boat's hull, mechanical systems, and overall condition conducted by a certified surveyor. Across Michigan, MarinaAtlas indexes 114 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.