Kayak and Tube
in Glen Arbor, MI

The Crystal River winds 11 miles through the pine and cedar forests of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park emptying the Glen and Fisher Lakes into the great Lake Gitcheegumee. The river is very gentle and safe, rarely deeper than two feet. We have many trips available from one to as long as six hours. Other destinations including inland lakes like Tucker, Narada, Shell, School and Bass are available as well. On calm days and even sunsets, Lake Michigan is breathtaking. We can customize your kayaking trips in so many ways. Also, we have boats available for daily or weekly rentals, delivered right to your door. Our entire fleet of Old Town Kayaks and Canoes are 2009 models delivered directly from Maine. And we are the only dealer of Old Town canoes and kayaks in Leelanau county.

We have plenty of parking and large clean restrooms. We can outfit you with all the necessities for your trip down the river in the “Oak Street Kayak Shack“. Come make some memories at the River.

Our Rates –
Includes paddles, life vests and shuttle service

Single kayak one hour trip (2 miles) – $15
Double kayak one hour trip – $20

Single kayak two to three hour trip (seven miles) – $24
Double kayak two to three hour trip – $38
Single kayak five or six hour trip (up to 13 miles) – $30
Double kayak five or six hour trip – $48

Single kayak Daily Rental – $50
Single kayak weekly rental – $150
Single kayak summer rental – $350
Double kayak daily rental – $75
Double kayak weekly rental – $200
Double kayak summer rental – $400

We only rent tubes with center bottoms to help keep feet from touching the riverbed. Please respect the river.
One to two hour trip – $10
Three to four hour trip – $15
Tubes for purchase from $10 and up
Please note that the river is very shallow, and we discourage walking on the bottom as it is bad for the environment.