Paddle or Float the Day Away
If you are looking for a fun and relaxing way to enjoy the outdoors during your stay, canoeing and tubing near Lake Huron Cabin Rentals is a great way to spend the day. Whether you want a peaceful paddle, a family tubing trip, or a more active day on the river, there are great options near Oscoda, Standish, Au Gres, and Tawas.
River Styles
Choose the deep, slow-moving Au Sable River for a peaceful scenic float, or the shallower, faster-moving Rifle River for a lively, active atmosphere.
Easy Drives
With liveries ranging from 9 to 39 miles away, our cabins provide the perfect central home base to explore multiple rivers during your vacation.
Tubing Tip
To help protect our beautiful northern Michigan rivers, remember that many liveries have strict no-glass and no-Styrofoam rules.
Kayak Rentals Right at the Cabins
Guests staying at Lake Huron Cabin Rentals can enjoy the water without ever leaving the property. We offer convenient onsite kayak rentals so you can experience Lake Huron at your own pace. Start your morning with a peaceful paddle or head out in the evening for beautiful shoreline views.
Rent Our KayaksLocal River Liveries & Shuttles
Each area offers something a little different, making it easy to find the right trip for your group.
The Famous Au Sable River (Oscoda)
Known as a “Blue Ribbon” river, the Au Sable is wide, deep, and relatively slow-moving, perfect for relaxing floats.
Oscoda Canoe Rental
Offers 2-hour and 4-hour trips for canoes, kayaks, and tubes.
Approx. 38 MilesAddress: 678 W River Rd, Oscoda
North Country Canoe
Known for longer kayak, canoe, and tubing trips on the Au Sable.
Approx. 38-39 MilesAddress: 734 S US-23, Oscoda
Hunt’s Canoe & Mini Golf
A fun and unique stop where you can combine a river trip with classic mini golf.
Approx. 37-38 MilesAddress: 711 Lake St, Oscoda
The Active Rifle River (Standish/Au Gres Area)
Faster and shallower than the Au Sable, the Rifle River is popular for visitors who want an active float and a fun river atmosphere.
Russell Canoe Livery
One of the best-known liveries, offering everything from 2-hour floats to multi-day trips.
Approx. 20 MilesAddress: 146 Carrington St, Omer
Riverbend Campground
Offers great tubing and canoe trips, making it one of the closest options to the cabins.
Approx. 9-10 MilesAddress: 1165 N Main St, Omer
River View Canoe Livery
A popular location known for facilitating longer, scenic tubing trips down the Rifle River.
Approx. 19-20 MilesAddress: 5755 Townline Rd, Sterling
Tawas Bay & Inland Adventures
Explore the calm waters of the bay or head further inland for upper-river floats.
Tawas Bay Paddle Shack
A great option for paddleboard and kayak rentals to explore the calm waters of Tawas Bay.
Approx. 22 MilesLocation: East Tawas Area
Rollway Resort
Offers tubes, kayaks, and canoes along the highly scenic upper stretches of the Au Sable.
Approx. 28 MilesAddress: 6160 Rollways Rd, Hale
The Perfect Home Base
After a full day paddling the Au Sable, floating the Rifle River, or exploring Tawas Bay, there is nothing better than returning to Lake Huron Cabin Rentals to relax, clean up, and unwind in comfort. Turn a simple river trip into a full northern Michigan vacation.
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2762 E Booth RD, Au Gres, MI 48703
+1 (989) 368-0773