Russell Canoe Livery and Campgrounds

Name, Address & Telephone

Russell Canoe Livery and Campgrounds
146 Carrington St
Omer, MI 48749

Telephone: 989-653-2644
Telephone: 800-552-4928
Link to their web site: http://www.russellcanoe.com

Directions to Outfitter

Leave I-75 at the Standish US-23 exit (Exit 188). Follow US-23 through Standish to Omer (7 miles). Turn left on Kent Street (just before the bridge in Omer), go 2 blocks turn right to Russell's Headquarters.

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.
 
Rifle River *
 
* Most Often Used Put In: Crystal Creek Campground
* Most Often Used Take Out: Russell's Campground
* Distance Between Above Points: 20 Miles
* Approx. Travel Time Between Points: 4 to 5 Hours

Operating Season

May to September

Saturday Watercraft Rental Rate

$37.00 per canoe

Second Day Watercraft Rental Rate

$27.00 per canoe

Rental From Outfitter Includes the Following

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

Other Services or Discounts Offered

Off-Season Discounts

Private Watercraft Hauling and Shuttle Service

No, they will not haul a private canoe or kayak.

Items and Supplies That Can Be Rented

Canoes
Inner Tubes
Kayaks
Rubber Rafts
Drifters
4-Person Tubes

Watercraft

This outfitter operates approximately 276 to 300 canoes.
This outfitter operates approximately 26 to 50 kayaks.
This outfitter operates approximately 1 to 25 rafts.
 
Watercraft types are mainly: Old Town and Alumacraft.

They Operate a Store Selling The Following

Beer
Beverages
Cigarettes
Ice
Snacks
T-Shirts
Toiletries
Used Watercraft

Available Lodging Facilities

Campground

Campground Basic Site Rental Rate

$24.00 per tent (camping unit) per night.

Campground Facilities, Services and Available Activities

Basic Tent Sites
Concessions
Fire Pits\Places
Firewood for Sale
Fishing
Flush Toilets
Handicapped Access
Hot Showers
Laundry Facilities
Picnic Benches
Playground
Sewage Disposal
Shelters
Swimming in River
Trailer Sites with Electricity (no water or sewer)

Campground Restrictions and Limitations

Maximum number of people per campsite: 4.
Maximum number of cars per campsite: 2.

Outfitter Pet Policies

Pets must be on leash at all times.
Pets must be attended at all times.
Pets are allowed only if well behaved.
You MUST pick up after your pet.
There is a pet fee of $5.00 per night.

Member of the Following Professional Organizations

ARVAC