Kayaks

Comfortable, lightweight, easy to paddle, and fun to use, we offer 9'6" Old Town "Otter" Kayaks. With its short length, it is highly maneuverable and features a large, open cockpit for easy entry and exit. For paddlers between 225-275 lbs, we offer a 11'1" Loon Kayak, and for those between 275-380 lbs, we offer a 13'8" Loon Kayak, both for extra stability. We also offer an 11'9" Solo Canoe w/ a center seat. Ask about Tandem Kayaks! Recommended for: confident thrill-seekers with basic paddling experience (not young children), or groups with odd numbers. Kayak/Solo Canoe Rates: are per person, 1 person per kayak/solo canoe.

Approximate Float Time	1½ hr	3 hr	4 hr	5 hr
Price Per Person	$22	$33	$37	$39
Departure Times	9:00-5:00 every ½ hr	9:00-3:00 every ½ hr	9:30-2:30 every hour	9:30-11:30 every hour

Tandem Kayaks: Tandem kayaks are also available for rent; perfect option for 2 adventurous paddlers.

Approximate Float Time	1½ hr	3 hr	4 hr	5 hr
Price Per Person	$20	$28	$32	$34
Departure Times	9:00-5:00 every ½ hr	9:00-3:00 every ½ hr	9:30-2:30 every hour	9:30-11:30 every hour

Challenging Mid-Section Trip

We offer a "Mid-Section" trip for those who want the faster, most challenging part of the river, but don't necessarily want or have the time to do the Wolverine (5 hr.) trip, and/or wouldn't mind skipping the last 1 1/2 hrs. of the river (which is the easier section, has more homes/cottages, and at peak times more congested w/ rafts and tubes). This trip ends at N. White Rd, which is the most commonly used put-in point (and which we own). This trip is definitely for more advanced paddlers!

Put-In/Take-Out	Rondo Access to N. White Rd	Wolverine to N. White Rd
Approximate Float Time	2½ hr	3½ hr
Kayak Rate/Person	$39	$41
Tandem Kayak Rate/Person	$34	$36

(Click a question to view the answer)

• Who would you recommend to take a kayak?

  Kayaks are a great option for confident thrill seekers with basic paddling experience, or in groups with odd numbers. Kayaks are not recommended for young children.

• Do canoes/kayaks tip over easily?

  Canoes and kayaks are 2 very exciting and challenging boats. The tip-over rate is affected by many factors including section of river, water levels, skill of paddlers, weight in the boat, presence of middle riders/pets. These boats are MUCH more prone to capsizing than our inflatable boats, and are NOT recommended for children. (Inexperienced paddlers, groups with small children, &/or families are strongly encouraged to consider rafting. The rafts are BY FAR our most stable watercraft, and we have never had one tip over).

• Can I fish on the trip?

  The Sturgeon River has a swift current that descends approximately 14 feet per mile. While fishing is a sport that you can enjoy on the Sturgeon, it is NOT recommended to do while paddling. There are many tight, narrow bends, overhanging trees/branches, and a swift current that will occupy you while paddling, and not leave you with time to fish. Also, there is a lot of private property along the river, and we must respect private landowners by remaining off their property. (Absolutely NO fishing allowed in rafts, tubes, cats, or other inflatables).

• Can I bring a dog?

  We do not recommend bringing a dog on the river. Depending on the size of the dog and their ability to sit still, they frequently increase the risk of capsizing because they throw off the center of gravity in the boat. This is not recommended for inexperienced paddlers, or animals that are not used to sitting still in a canoe. With that said, we do occasionally allow dogs in canoes provided that the owner has complete control of the animal in all equipment and vehicles! (Absolutely NO dogs allowed in rafts, tubes, cats, or other inflatables).