Kayaking · Michigan
Kayaking in Michigan
10 outfitters across Michigan. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Mapped river miles
10,910 mi
696 named reaches
Rated 4.5+ on Google
9 of 10
Cities
7
Most in Ann Arbor (2), Munising (2)
Best season
May to Oct
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 10 outfitters listed in Michigan.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Kayak Pictured Rocks Yooper Yachts | Munising | 5.0322 Google reviews |
| Pictured Rocks Kayaking | Munising | 4.91,462 Google reviews |
| Fawn River Kayak Guide and Rental | Sturgis | 4.9403 Google reviews |
| Great Turtle Kayak Tours | Mackinac Island | 4.9207 Google reviews |
| Campbell's Canoe & Kayak Livery | Roscommon | 4.8302 Google reviews |
| Riverside Kayak Connection | Wyandotte | 4.8135 Google reviews |
| Kayak Brewery Tours | Traverse City | 4.849 Google reviews |
| Gallup Park Canoe & Kayak | Ann Arbor | 4.71,168 Google reviews |
Operators
Kayaking operators
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Rivers
Rivers and streams to paddle in Michigan
- Named rivers and streams mapped in Michigan
- 10,910 mi
- River reaches
- 696
- Reaches with a USGS flow gauge
- 194
Rivers with the most mapped miles
- Pine River233 mi
- Muskegon River228 mi
- Saint Joseph River200 mi
- Black River175 mi
- Grand River164 mi
Source: USGS National Hydrography Dataset. Miles count the named river reaches on our map, not every river in the state.
Flow gauges: U.S. Geological Survey. Flood stages and forecasts: NOAA National Weather Service.
Resources
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