Canoeing & Kayaking in Northern Michigan

Little Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan

Harbor Springs, Petoskey and the surrounding area are loaded with several beautiful lakes and rivers. Staying at Trout Creek will put you right in the middle of some of the best kayaking and canoeing that Michigan has to offer.

There are a number of canoe liveries located in the surrounding areas ready to handle all of your paddle sport needs. The Bear River Canoe Livery offers service on the Bear River, which runs peacefully from Walloon Lake through Petoskey's back country, emptying into Little Traverse Bay at Petoskey's waterfront.

The Outfitter in Harbor Springs gives you the option to rent a boat and take it wherever adventure leads. A beautiful paddle awaits you in the harbor where they dock some of the finest yachts on Lake Michigan. Paddle along Harbor Point and enjoy a glimpse of some of the most upscale homes in the area.

Enjoy a kayak tour hosted by The Outfitter of Harbor Springs. A great
chance to get out on the water and explore the harbor. 231-526-2621
or stop into The Outfitter on 153 E. Main Street.

Servicing the Sturgeon River is Big Bear Adventures, located in Indian River about 20 minutes from Trout Creek. They are a family friendly adventure outlet offering canoe, kayak, raft, tube, and "Cat" or inflatable kayak rentals. Tours are available year round. Miniature Golf is also on-site at Big Bear Adventures.