Paddling Cadillac

Time to get back to nature and enjoy the beautiful waters of Northern Michigan. With three incredible inland lakes, and 200+ miles of river – your next floating adventure awaits in Cadillac! You can also relax at any of our area parks to enjoy the beautiful water views.

Cadillac is home to abundant access points to water allowing you to truly “explore your way.” There are so many family-friendly river and lake recreational opportunities to enjoy time with the entire family or a group of your closest friends. Spring, summer or fall, the area rivers meander and offer exceptional group entertainment, and beautiful views. When summer days come to a close, try a Fall Color Tour from a kayak or canoe for a different perspective of nature’s glory.

Several conveniently located liveries make it very easy for visitors to experience the pure paddling pleasure that awaits you here in the Cadillac area. Below find a list of related liveries, linked river map, and brief descriptions of the rivers.

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Five Scenic In-and-Out Hikes Along the North Country Trail

by Dave Foley | June 19, 2023 | Cadillac Stories, Hiking Trails, Out and About with Dave Foley | 0 Comments

The 4600 mile North Country Trail (NCT), beginning in Maine and running to North Dakota, passes through Michigan. More than 100 miles of it are within 40 miles of Cadillac. With so many miles of trail available, deciding where to go could be a problem. But wherever...

Improvements Being Made to the Carl T. Johnson Nature Preserve

by Dave Foley | March 20, 2023 | Hiking Trails, Out and About with Dave Foley, Stewardship & Sustainability, Trails & Parks | 0 Comments

Published by the Cadillac Area Land Conservancy Not to be confused with the Carl T. Center Hunting and Fishing Museum and Heritage Park Trails located on the north side of Mitchell State Park near the Canal, the Carl T. Johnson Nature Preserve can be found a ½ mile...

Urban Escapes: 3 Short Walks Close to Cadillac

by Dave Foley | June 19, 2023 | Cadillac Stories, Hiking Trails, Out and About with Dave Foley, Trails & Parks | 0 Comments

When you think of getting out for some exercise in the Cadillac area, the favorite places are the White Pine Trail, the paths at the Carl T. Johnson Outdoor Center, the Clam River Greenway, and the Keith McKellop Walkway. But there are several other local nature...

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RIVER ACCESS POINTS

LAKE ACCESS POINTS

AREA LIVERIES

Waterways of Cadillac

Winter Paddling

Waterways - Rivers, Winter

Lake Missaukee

Waterways - Lakes

Lake Mitchell

Waterways - Lakes

Lake Cadillac

Waterways - Lakes

Pine River

Waterways - Rivers

Big Manistee River

Waterways - Rivers

RENTAL LIVERIES

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Chippewa Landing

Chippewa Landing’s friendly service, natural setting, and top quality equipment will always assure a great paddlesport experience. The first and friendliest name in camping, [...]

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(231) 313-0832

10420 Chippewa Landing Trail, Manton, Michigan 49663

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Pine River Paddlesport Center

Located in the heart of Michigan’s Huron-Manistee National Forest, Pine River Paddlesports Center is where family fun begins. We’re up North but close by.

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