There are many scenic waterways to kayak in the northern lower peninsula. I could spend a lifetime doing so and still not visit them all. These are a few of the lakes and rivers that I have paddled. Some are well known and others are off the beaten path. Not all of them are suitable for beginners and inexperienced kayakers. I could run out of adjectives describing the scenic beauty of each location. Take time to go “up north” and you’ll see what I mean!
The following is a list of northern lower peninsula destinations in the order in which they appear:
Muskegon River, Missaukee County
Muskegon River, Roscommon and Clare Counties
Au Sable River Mainstream, Crawford County
South Branch Au Sable River, Crawford County
Sturgeon River, Cheboygan County
Lake Michigan, Emmet County
Lake Huron, Cheboygan County
Ludington Area, Mason County
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Benzie and Leelanau Counties
KAYAKING SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN 