Pine River Paddlesports Center

Name, Address & Telephone

Pine River Paddlesports Center
9590 South M-37
Wellston, MI 49689

Telephone: 231-862-3471
Email: prpc@thepineriver.com
Link to their web site: http://www.thepineriver.com

Directions to Outfitter

Located along Highway M-37, one and a half miles south of Highway M-55. This is about 18 miles west of Cadillac.

Waterways Covered By Outfitter

An * indicates that this is the most widely traveled of all the waterways covered by the outfitter. Additional information (when available) is provided concerning this waterway.
 
Manistee River, Pine River *
 
* Most Often Used Put In: Peterson Bridge Access Site
* Most Often Used Take Out: Low Bridge Access
* Distance Between Above Points: 18 Miles
* Approx. Travel Time Between Points: 2 to 3 Hours

Operating Season

May to October

Saturday Watercraft Rental Rate

$42.00 per canoe

Second Day Watercraft Rental Rate

$20.00 per canoe

Rental From Outfitter Includes the Following

Floatation Devices (max of 2 per rental)
Paddles (max of 2 per rental)
Put-In
Take-Out
Trash Bags

Other Services or Discounts Offered

Off-Season Discounts
Weekday Discounts
Canoeing Lessons

Private Watercraft Hauling and Shuttle Service

Yes, they will haul a private canoe or kayak for a flat fee of $34.00.

Items and Supplies That Can Be Rented

Canoes
Inner Tubes
Kayaks
Rubber Rafts

Watercraft

This outfitter operates approximately 76 to 100 canoes.
This outfitter operates approximately 76 to 100 kayaks.
This outfitter operates approximately 1 to 25 rafts.
 
Watercraft types are mainly: Old Town and Dagger.

They Operate a Store Selling The Following

Canoe\Kayak Supplies
Snacks
T-Shirts

Available Lodging Facilities

Campground
Cabin(s)

Campground Basic Site Rental Rate

$9.00 per adult per night. Children 15 and under are $5.00 per night. There is a $20.00 minimum per site.

Campground Facilities, Services and Available Activities

Basic Tent Sites
Fire Pits\Places
Firewood for Sale
Flush Toilets
Hiking
Hot Showers
Picnic Benches
Swimming in River

Campground Restrictions and Limitations

Maximum number of people per campsite: 6.
Maximum number of cars per campsite: 2.

Outfitter Pet Policies

Pets are not allowed.

Member of the Following Professional Organizations

American Canoe Association
Michigan Association of Paddlesports Providers
Professional Paddlesports Association