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Float down a river on a sunny afternoon on a river tube
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RIVER TUBING in West Michigan
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Slowly floating down a meandering river on a warm summer day is about as Pure Michigan as you can get. Tie your groups’ tubes together and spend a slow day on the water.
Life jackets are recommended for adults & children participating in water sports.
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Tips:
Many rental places accommodate walk-ins but making a reservation to save your spot can give you peace of mind.
Expect to arrive early at your outfitter for safety lessons and to sign waivers.
THORNAPPLE RIVER
U Rent Em Canoe - 805 W. Apple St, Hastings Located in downtown Hastings and provides canoe, kayak and tube rentals.
THORNAPPLE RIVER
Indian Valley Campground and Canoe - 8200 108th SE, Middleville You can go river tubing, canoeing, rafting or kayaking here – you don’t have to be camping at the campground. They also rent paddle boats.
BIG MANISTEE RIVER
Wilderness Canoe Trips - 6052 Riverview Rd, Mesick This is a bigger, rapid-free river with sandy areas to stop and swim to at along the way. Canoes, tubes, kayaks and rafts are available.
MUSKEGON RIVER
Wisner Rents Canoes - 25 W. Water St, Newaygo If you’re looking for a river with opportunities to get out and splash, head to Newaygo and float the Muskegon River. They rent kayaks, tubes and rafts.
FLAT RIVER
Double R Ranch - 4424 Whites Bridge Rd, Belding Canoeing, kayaking and tubing trips are available. Non-guests are charged a daily fee for all persons using the Double R Ranch landing.
ROGUE RIVER
AAA Canoe Rentals - 525 Northland Dr NE, Rockford They o er canoe, kayak and tube float trips on the scenic Rogue River.
WHITE RIVER
Happy Mohawk Canoe Livery - 401 E. Fruitvale Rd, Montague This is a lovely spot to go with your family, especially if you have young kids because it’s not a very long trip and it’s pretty shallow. Kayaks, canoes, river tubes and rowboats available for rent.
Visit GRKIDS.COM/CANOEING-KAYAKING-RIVER-TUBINGSUPS-WEST-MICHIGAN for our full list of places to river tube and rent equipment around West Michigan
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