Michigan’s lower Peninsula River guide
Discover the serene beauty of kayaking on the rivers of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, where gentle currents and stunning landscapes create unforgettable paddling adventures. From the winding Huron River near Ann Arbor to the pristine Au Sable and Manistee Rivers in the north, these waterways offer everything from calm flatwater sections perfect for beginners to exciting mild rapids for more experienced kayakers.
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Au Sable River; Bad River; Baldwin River; Bass River; Battle Creek River; Bean Creek; Bear River; Bell River; Belle River; Betsie River; Big Sable River; Black Mallard River; Boyne River; Buck Creek; Carp Lake River; Charlotte River; Cheboygan River; Chippewa River; Clam River; Clinton River; Cranberry River; Crooked River; Crystal River; Detroit River; Devils River; Dowagiac River; Duck River; Ecorse River; Elk River; Flint River; Galien River; Gun River; Hersey River; Kalamazoo River; Kawkawlin River; Leland River; Lincoln River; Little Betsie River; Little Muskegon River; Little Ocqueoc River; Little River Raisin; Looking Glass River; Macatawa River; Middle Branch River; Milk River; Molasses River; New River; Nottawa Creek; Ocqueoc River; Ottawa River; Paw Paw River; Pinconning River; Pinnebog River; Platte River; Prairie River; Quanicassee River; Rabbit River; Red Cedar River; River Raisin; Rocky River; Rouge River; Saganing River; Saginaw River; Saline River; Sebewaing River; Shiawassee River; St. Clair River; Sugar River; Swan River; Tawas River; Thunder Bay River; Tittabawassee River; Torch River; Trout RiverAu Gres River
Manistee River
One of Michigan’s premier paddle rivers. Crystal-clear water, sandy bends, and long wilderness sections—great for endurance paddling and overnight trips
