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KAYAK AND CANOE RENTALS
River Town Adventures proudly offers a variety of different adventures tailored to paddlers of all levels. Due to health concerns related to the 2020 outbreak of COVID-19, we are following CDC guidelines regarding gathering in groups and interactions with others. Because of this, we have modified our rental options to reflect these safety measures.
RENTAL BY THE HOUR:
DOWNTOWN PADDLE AROUND
1 hour rental - $13 single kayak / $26 tandem kayak
2 hour rental - $20 single kayak / $45 tandem kayak
Half Day rental (up to 4 hours) - $35 single kayak / $70 tandem kayak
Full Day rental (4+ hours, returned before close) - $45 single kayak / $90 tandem kayak
LOCATION: Rotary Park
A great way for a first-timer to get their paddle wet or for a one hour vacation to break up a monotonous workday. Meet us at the Rotary Park and start your self-guided adventure. Explore along the Grand River to the confluence of the Red Cedar and Grand Rivers, then choose your adventure! When you're done exploring head back to Rotary Park.
FIDELITY LAKE
2 hour minimum rental - $25 single kayak / $50 tandem kayak
$25 - Stand-up Paddleboard 2 hour rental | $15 each additional hour
Half Day rental (up to 4 hours) - $35 single kayak / $70 tandem kayak
Full Day rental (4+ hours, returned before close) - $45 single kayak / $90 tandem kayak
LOCATION: Ralph Crego Park
Meet us at Crego Park to start your peaceful paddle at this beautiful 17-acre lake straddling the boundary of Lansing and East Lansing. The City of Lansing recently made a number of improvements to the site including an accessible boat launch, a large pier for fishing, paved parking and a paved trail connecting the park to the Lansing Rivertrail system.
DOWNRIVER EXCURSIONS:
PLEASE NOTE SOME CHANGES WE HAVE MADE. WE WILL NO LONGER BE SHUTTLING PEOPLE TO THE KAYAK LANDING. HOWEVER THAT DOES NOT MEAN A DOWNRIVER EXCURSION CANNOT HAPPEN! A RIVER TOWN RANGER WILL DELIVER YOUR BOATS TO YOU AT THE STARTING POINT OF THE TRIP YOU CHOOSE. THIS IS WHEN YOU PAY (CASH OR CARD) AND SIGN THE LIABILITY WAIVER FORM. WE ALWAYS WANT TO ENSURE YOU HAVE A SAFE AND FUN TIME! THERE ARE A FEW WAYS YOU CAN GET BACK TO YOUR VEHICLE AFTER FINISHING YOUR ADVENTURE.
- One option is to park a vehicle at the end of your river adventure route and then carpool with other members of your party to the start point. That way, when you are finished you will have a vehicle there. Then you can simply drive back to the other vehicle and be on your way.
- Another option, which was a popular one during the pandemic, is to take a rideshare back to your vehicle. There are typically plenty of Ubers or Lyfts available. Just download the app!
- If the adventure you choose is one that finishes downtown at our main location you may choose to walk the river trail back to the start point of your trip.
Looking for a natural escape from the busyness of urban life? Take some time to explore our Downriver Excursions! Reservations required for all trips. We try our best to be flexible and offer the best option for you and your party. The options listed below show specific times on the weekends that these adventures are available for reservation. Weekdays will be first come first serve, but reservations are required. Reservations are booked on the hour. So we ask that you are at the start point at the time your reservation is set for. Same day reservations may be made, however we strongly recommend you make them at least 24hrs in advance. Thank you and enjoy your adventure!
THE ZOO ADVENTURE: Intermediate Difficulty , 2-3 HOURS
START AT KRUGER'S LANDING (just north of the Mt. Hope Avenue on Aurelius Rd.). END POINT IS AT AT ROTARY PARK (305 CITY MARKET DR.)
$25 - Single Kayak,
$50 - Canoe/ tandem kayak
$15 - Transport personal kayak with rental
$20 - Transport personal kayak without rental
Begin your adventure at Kruger's Landing on the Red Cedar River, named after Lansing local and world-renowned Paddling Pro, Verlen Kruger. Your journey will wind you around the outer edge of the Potter Park Zoo, where you'll hear peacocks calling, if you're lucky, you might see some other animals. Keep your eyes up to the sky and you'll likely see blue herons or the nesting wild bald eagles that reside along the river. This route can be a little technical and tough to maneuver when the water is low, but the route is generally good for beginner paddlers. The Red Cedar flows into the Grand River at River Point Park, where you'll continue paddling a short distance to Rotary Park.
On Saturday and Sunday this adventure will be available for booking at the following times:
11AM 12PM 1PM 3PM 4PM
POWER OF THE GRAND: Beginner-friendly; 1 to 1 ½ HOURS
Moores Park (400 Moores River Dr.) to River Town Adventures
$22 - Single Kayak
$44 - Tandem Kayak or Canoe
$15 - Transport personal kayak with rental
$20 - Transport personal kayak without rental
Drop in at Lansing's Moore's Park directly across the river from the century old Otto E. Eckert Power Station with the city's iconic triple smokestacks towering overhead. If you have a sharp eye you might catch a glimpse of the Peregrine Falcons that nest on the edge of the power station building. click here to see the streaming webcam of their nest! https://www.lbwl.com/community/falcon-cam. This route is perfect for the beginning paddler as the river is wide and slow moving for the length of the trip. Your journey ends at Rotary Park in Downtown Lansing.
On Saturday and Sunday this adventure will be available for booking at the following times:
12PM 2PM 4pm
GRAND RIVER PARK to DOWNTOWN: Experienced paddlers only; 2 to 2 ½ HOURS
Grand River Park (2901 W Main St.) to River Town Adventures @ Rotary Park
$30 - Single Kayak
$60 - Tandem Kayak or Canoe
$15 - Transport personal kayak with rental
$20 - Transport personal kayak without rental
Begin your trip at Grand River Park, home of the Michigan Princess Riverboat and the Lansing Boat Club. As the Grand River narrows, you'll follow the iconic Eckert Smokestacks in the distance until you reach the Moores Park Dam. You'll be required to make a quick portage around the dam, carrying your boat about 200 yards and using the new EZ-Launch dock to hop back on the river at Moores Park. Once you're back on the river, just follow the current back to Downtown Lansing!
On Saturday and Sunday this adventure will be available for booking at the following times:
12:30 PM
DELTA MILLS ADVENTURE: INTERMEDIATE PADDLERS, SOME EXPERIENCE REQUIRED; 3 HOURS
Old Town Dam (216 E. Cesar Chavez Ave.) to Delta Mills Park (7001 Old River Tr.)
$35 - Single Kayak
$70 - Tandem Kayak or Canoe
Drop in at beautiful Tecumseh Park on the west side of the city. The river is rather narrow and deep to start this adventure which creates a steady current making paddling almost optional. Fish, waterfowl and turtles abound on the route. Your journey ends at Delta Mills Park, which is just past the Webster Rd. Bridge. This trip has some spots of wide open water and some technical spots, so it is best for paddlers who have some kayaking experience. Once you have finished you can give us a call to let us know of your arrival and then leave the boats at the park. We will come pick them up.
On Saturday and Sunday this adventure will be available for booking at the following times:
11am or 2pm
WEST WILLOW EXCURSION: INTERMEDIATE PADDLERS, SOME EXPERIENCE REQUIRED; 4 HOURS
Old Town Dam (216 E. Cesar Chavez Ave.) to Willow Canoe Launch (6507 Willow Hwy, Grand Ledge)
$40 - Single Kayak
$75 - Tandem Kayak or Canoe
Launch your kayak from below the Old Town Dam & start your adventure! This trip is perfect for fishing fanatics or someone just looking to spend a pleasant afternoon on the river. As you wind down the river, your destination will emerge from the woods at the new Delta Township. Willow Canoe Launch.This trip has some spots of wide open water and some technical spots, so it is best for paddlers who have some kayaking experience. Once you have finished you can give us a call to let us know of your arrival and then leave the boats at the park. We will come pick them up.
On Saturday and Sunday this adventure will be available for booking at the following times:
11am or 2pm
THE OWASHTANONG: EXPERIENCED PADDLERS ONLY; 5 HOURS
Old Town Dam (216 E. Cesar Chavez Ave.)to Jaycee Park (525 E. River St. Grand Ledge)
$45 - Single Kayak
$80 - Canoe/ tandem kayak
Looking for a whole-day adventure that can give you everything the Grand has to offer? Then The O-wash-ta-nong (the native name for the river, meaning "Far away water") is the trip for you! The current moves fast enough to make the 13 miles seem much shorter. Just be sure to bring ample hydration, sunscreen and probably a picnic lunch to fully enjoy the trip. End your adventure in historic Grand Ledge, at Jaycee Park. This trip is only for experienced kayakers who feel confident maneuvering around log jams, water hazards, and technical obstructions. Once you have finished you can give us a call to let us know of your arrival and then leave the boats at the park. We will come pick them up.
On Saturday and Sunday this adventure will be available for booking at the following times:
11am or 2pm
SPARTAN COUNTRY: EXPERIENCED PADDLERS ONLY; 3 HOURS
MSU Administration Building (426 Auditorium Rd. East Lansing) to Rotary Park (305 Riverfront Dr.)
$35 - Single Kayak
$70 - Canoe/ tandem kayak
Perfect for the experienced paddler, the Spartan Country adventure starts on the Red Cedar River, just past the rippling rapids deep in the heart of Michigan State University's campus. "On the banks of the Red Cedar," you'll be surrounded by towering trees above you as you kayak through the MSU campus, before winding around the outer edge of Potter Park. About 2/3 of the way through your trip, the Red Cedar River joins with the Grand River, ushering you to your final destination at the new Rotary Park in Downtown Lansing. This trip is only for experienced kayakers who feel confident maneuvering around log jams, water hazards, and technical obstructions.
