Paddlecraft Rentals
Pine River Michigan

Canoes, Kayaks, Rafts, and Paddleboards!

Pine River Paddlesports Center has the finest selection of rental paddlecraft in Michigan. Our vast selection of tandem and solo canoes and kayaks, sit-on-tops, C-1's, touring kayaks and 2-3-and 4-person rubber rafts allow our expert staff to outfit your entire group with paddlecraft appropriate for size and experience level.

More detailed information about our paddlecraft is a available on our Paddlecraft page.  It has detailed information on each type of watercraft we rent.

Paddlecraft Rentals

What's Included with a Rental?

Included in these rental fees is the use of Paddlecraft, Type III life vests, paddles, cushions, clipped-in litter bags, US Forest Service Permit and US Forest Service Parking Pass(es) (limit 2).

  • We provide the first two USFS required parking passes ($5 each) for your vehicle(s) parked at your end-point access site at no additional cost. If you need more than two parking passes, you will need to purchase additional passes at either our office or at the access site (cash only sales). The exception to this limit of two parking passes is if you are a group facilitating your own transportation. Please call the office for details.
  • We offer comfortable upgraded life vests we clean after every use.
  • Fun, fast, fruitful paddling instruction that turns on the lights for our guests and empowers them to paddle with comfort, confidence, and command.
  • We have the largest selection of Paddlecraft available in Michigan, and our Staff (paddle-heads all) will help fit you to craft that is size appropriate and tailored to your experience level.

Kayak / Canoe Rental Rates

An additional $8 per/day fee will be charged if three adults share a canoe. Tandem Kayaks are an additional $9 per/day.

Two to Three Person Raft Rental Rates

Maximum weight is 500 pounds.

Four Person Raft Rental Rates

Maximum weight is 900 pounds.

Stand Up Paddle Boards

Pickup and Placement Fees

Pickup and placement fees are waived for groups that are renting 5 or more boats, or any group that is renting a raft. This is not a per-boat rate, the fee is shared by the group and is based on which landing you start at (How far and long we drive). For multi-day trips, please inquire about transportation charges as they do differ.

Reservation & Deposit Policies

Reservations for Paddlecraft and Camping are strongly suggested.

A 50% Deposit will be charged at the time of booking your reservation and the remaining balance will be collected 7 days prior to the reservation date. If you are paying with a check or cash, call the office to book your reservation.

For social, safety, and resource protection reasons, PRPC maintains an alcohol limit of 3 beers per person, No hard alcohol, Jello shots, or other intoxicants allowed.  Please don't consider reserving with PRPC unless you are prepared to adhere to the ban on excess alcohol.  To eliminate surprises, we ask that all members of your group be notified of this policy before your arrival. We appreciate your efforts to keep our rivers safe and peaceful.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

For reservations cancelled greater than 7 days prior to the reservation date you will be charged a 7% cancellation fee.  Reservations cancelled 2 to 7 days prior to the reservation date will be charged a 50% cancellation fee.  Reservations cancelled 2 days or less prior to the reservation date, or No Shows, will receive no refunds.

Our Current Inventory Includes:

Kayaks

Aquafusion

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Nova Craft

Bayou

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Dagger

Charter

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Heron

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Old Town

Heron JR.

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Old Town

Impulse

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Perception

Loon 100

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Old Town

Loon 111

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Old Town

Loon 120

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Old Town

Loon 138

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Old Town

Loon 138 Tandem

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Old Town

Loon 168 Tandem

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Old Town

Otter

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Old Town

Riviera (Sit-on-top)

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Jackson Kayak

Surveyor

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Twin Heron

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Old Town

Twin Otter

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Old Town

Typhoon (Sit-on-top)

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Old Town

Zydeco

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Dagger

Canoes

Discovery 158

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Old Town

Discovery 169

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Old Town

Novacraft

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Nova Craft

Southfork

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Wenonah

Paddleboards

Imperials (SUP)

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NRS

Liquid Logic (SUP)

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Shredders

Tyrants (SUP)

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NRS

Rafts

Our extensive inventory of rafts include: Two-man, three-man, and four-man rafts, which hold up to six if there are smaller kids in the mix. We only run commercial rafts, and only the best in the business, from Aire, Hyside, and Star.