Riverside Canoe Trips

Name, Address & Telephone

Riverside Canoe Trips
5042 Scenic Highway
Honor, MI 49640

Telephone: 231-325-5622
Email: tandk@canoemichigan.com
Link to their web site: http://www.canoemichigan.com

Directions to Outfitter

Riverside Canoe Trips is located 30 miles west of Traverse City, MI (halfway between Frankfort and Empire) on Highway M-22 at the Platte River bridge, in the southern half of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park.

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.
 
Platte River *
 
* Most Often Used Put In: Highway M-22 Bridge
* Most Often Used Take Out: Lake Michigan Beach
* Distance Between Above Points: 6 Miles
* Approx. Travel Time Between Points: 2 Hours

Operating Season

May 1 to October 12

Saturday Watercraft Rental Rate

$37 per canoe

Second Day Watercraft Rental Rate

$37 per canoe

Rental From Outfitter Includes the Following

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

Other Services or Discounts Offered

Group Discounts
Canoeing Lessons
Kayaking Lessons

Private Watercraft Hauling and Shuttle Service

They will spot your car on the Lower Platte for $10.00. On the Upper Platte they charge $20 per canoe with a $40 minimum.

Items and Supplies That Can Be Rented

Canoes
Car Top Carriers
Inner Tubes
Kayaks
Rubber Rafts
Motor Boats

Watercraft

This outfitter operates approximately 151 to 175 canoes.
This outfitter operates approximately 101 to 125 kayaks.
This outfitter operates approximately 1 to 25 rafts.
 
Watercraft types are mainly: Grumman, Osagian, Old Town and Michigan Craft.

They Operate a Store Selling The Following

Beer
Beverages
Canoe\Kayak Supplies
Cigarettes
Fishing Licenses
Fishing Supplies
Gasoline
Ice
Snacks
T-Shirts
Toiletries
Used Watercraft

Available Lodging Facilities

Though they do not offer lodging facilities, there is a large nearby National Park Service campground within walking distance.

Member of the Following Professional Organizations

Professional Paddlesports Association