Paddle or Float the Day Away
Explore canoeing, kayaking, and tubing options near Au Gres, including trips in Oscoda, Omer, Sterling, Hale, and the Tawas Bay area. Available equipment, schedules, trip lengths, and water conditions vary by operator.
River Styles
The Au Sable and Rifle rivers offer different paddling and floating experiences. Current speed, water level, trip duration, and available equipment vary by location and conditions.
Area Locations
The listed options are located in Oscoda, Omer, Sterling, Hale, and the Tawas Bay area. Travel distance varies by cabin, destination, and route.
Tubing Tip
Rules vary by operator. Some liveries prohibit glass containers and Styrofoam coolers, so review the operator's current policies before packing.
Kayak Rentals for LHCR Guests
Lake Huron Cabin Rentals guests can reserve single-seat kayaks as an add-on to their stay. Complete the waiver, select your cabin and dates, and review the safety terms before using the equipment. Kayaks must not be used during rough water, storms, or other unsafe conditions.
Rent Our KayaksLocal Paddling and River Trip Options
Each area offers something a little different, making it easy to find the right trip for your group.
Au Sable River — Oscoda
Operators in Oscoda offer canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, tubing, and shuttle-supported trips on the Au Sable River. Available equipment, departure times, and trip lengths vary by operator.
Oscoda Canoe Rental
Offers two- and four-hour canoe and kayak trips, along with a four-hour tubing trip.
OscodaAddress: 678 W River Rd, Oscoda
North Country Canoe Rental
Offers canoe, kayak, paddleboard, and tubing trips with shuttle transportation on the Au Sable River.
OscodaAddress: 734 U.S. 23, Oscoda
Hunt’s Canoe & Mini Golf
Offers canoe, kayak, and tubing trips on the Au Sable River, along with an 18-hole miniature golf course.
OscodaAddress: 711 Lake Street SW, Oscoda
Rifle River — Omer and Sterling
Rifle River operators offer canoeing, kayaking, tubing, rafting, camping, and shuttle-supported river trips. Available activities, schedules, and trip lengths vary by operator.
Russell Canoe Livery
Offers canoeing, kayaking, tubing, rafting, inflatable watercraft, and camping along the Rifle River.
OmerAddress: 146 Carrington St, Omer
Riverbend Campground
Offers tubing, canoeing, kayaking, and transportation-supported trips on the Rifle River.
OmerAddress: 1165 N Main St, Omer
River View Campground & Canoe Livery
Offers canoeing, kayaking, and tubing trips with scheduled transportation on the Rifle River.
SterlingAddress: 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 Paddling
Tawas Bay provides opportunities for kayaking and paddleboarding. Confirm current equipment-rental availability, access conditions, and weather before traveling.
Tawas Bay AreaLocation: Tawas Bay Area
Rollway Resort
Offers pontoon and rowboat rentals for the Au Sable River and operates canoe, kayak, stand-up paddleboard, paddle boat, and fishing-boat rentals at Rifle River Recreation Area.
HaleAddress: 6160 Rollway Road, Hale
Return to Your Cabin Afterward
After paddling or floating, return to a comfortable full cabin in the Au Gres area. Our cabins provide a practical home base for trips to the Au Sable River, Rifle River, Tawas Bay, and nearby inland lakes.
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