Trip Description: You are welcome to arrive anytime from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM on the day of your selected reservation.
Please check in when you arrive and we will transport you upriver to Longs Canoe Livery where your equipment is waiting for you. The average trip time is dependent on your pace and can fluctuate accordingly. (Average times can vary from causal paddling of 2 hours to a relaxing float of 4 hours or longer). You can float and enjoy your trip taking as long as you like, the river will bring you right back here to Shel-Haven where your vehicle is parked.
Destination: Longs Canoe Livery
Distance on the river: 5 miles
Classic Aluminum Canoe Rental
Single Canoe Rental
An Aluminum classic canoe for all-level canoeists.
Length: 17 ft. long
Capacity: 780 lbs.
$35.00 per boat
weekends & holidays
Jackson Riviera Single Kayak
Sit on top – Easy to get in and out of.
A comfortable molded high back gives you support.
Length 11’4”
Capacity 300 lbs.
$30.00 per boat
weekends & holidays
Jackson Riviera Double Kayak
Sit on top style boat – Easy to get in and out of. A comfortable molded high back gives you support.
Length 13’8
Capacity 450 lbs.
$35.00 per boat
weekends and holidays
Cooler Tube Rental
A fully inflated large tube to hold your cooler. Interior cooler space dimensions 28” X 17” X 9” (Fits a 36 to 50 quart cooler size).
Can float over 250 lbs.
PRO TIP: Tow this behind your Tube Tracker Pro Raft giving you
plenty of storage space for your drinks and snacks.
(Please no glass bottles on the river)
$25.00 per tube
weekends & holidays
Tube Tracker Pro Rental
A comfortable tube designed with a backrest, cup holder, and streamline shape that makes it agile and perfect for a relaxing float. It comes with a kayak paddle for easy river navigation and superior stability.
70″ x 40″ (175cm x 100cm) Inflated outer chamber with exterior backrest. Can float 350 lbs.
$25.00 per raft
weekends & holidays
Frequently Asked Questions
A: There are no set departure times. Your reservation holds your equipment until you arrive. You are welcome to arrive anytime before 4 pm. Our shuttle stops running at 7:00 pm.
Please Note: We get quite busy starting at 11:00 am, If you would like to avoid the rush please arrive before 11:00 am.
A: Yes you can! We want you to be comfortable and have a good time. All we ask is no glass please and be respectful of how much you consume. We aren’t holding your hair. 😉
A: The Manistee river is great for all-from beginners to experienced. The current is very calm so therefore it’s a great place to learn. There is no age limit, whatever the Parent/guardian is comfortable with we can accommodate.
A: We always recommend reservations to be sure you have the equipment you need.
A: Yes, pets are welcome. They can ride in the van with you to the landing and enjoy the beautiful river right along with you.
A: We do not allow or transport any private equipment. All of our landings are privately owned and are only available for use with our rentals. By renting our equipment, we can keep your entire group together and take care of all your transportation and equipment needs. (There is no public landing available near our drop-off point).
We drive you up the river and you canoe back down the river ending at our canoe livery, where your car is waiting for you.