Russell Canoe Livery and Campgrounds

04/19/2026

River update! 🏞🛶

Super windy out - and you can hear it in the audio! 💨

04/16/2026

State Rd. Bridge

04/16/2026

Update on the river! 🛶

Looking forward to heat and sun! 🌞

04/01/2026

Why camp next to the Rifle River when now you can camp right on it? We have a new fleet of 5 for summer 2026!

Not quite yet. However, this is no April Fool's joke: We now have complete booking online! Check it out!

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You may also still give us a call @ 989-653-2644. Certain weekends are filling up quickly! We look forward to seeing everyone soon! 🌞🐸🛶

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick' Day! ☘️

Lots going on behind the scenes!
We are proud to announce that we are now accepting online reservations! ♥️

Simply click "Book Now!" and follow the prompts. This also gives us the ability to offer gift cards as well!

For those who do NOT want to book online, don't worry! We are still here to take your reservations as well.

I hope to have another long-awaited announcement soon!

Summer 2026 is fast approaching! We will be open daily in just under 2 months (May 15th!)!

We look forward to seeing you soon! 🌞🛶

russellcanoe.com

12/31/2025

Wishing everyone a happy New Year 2026!

Just a reminder that we begin taking reservations starting January 2nd! ♥️

Planning summer fun starts now! ☺️

09/01/2025

Thank you for 66th years of summer fun!

We will open in September by appointment.

If you would like to still get out on the river or camp (Omer location ONLY) in September, please TEXT Garrett Russell @ 989-415-2698. CASH ONLY, please!

We will begin taking reservations in January for Summer 2026!

08/22/2025

Don't just float ... Float the GOAT on the Rifle with Russell's!

End your summer with a tubing trip full of laughs, river views, and good vibes. Grab your spot before the season is gone!

Scenic views, crisp river air, and laughter guaranteed!

Call 989-653-2644 to make reservations!
We have availabilty every day through Labor Day!

08/18/2025

We will be closed today for our annual employee river trip.

Our normal hours will resume tomorrow! We will return phone calls then! ☀️♥️

07/15/2025

We are OPEN daily through Labor Day!

Our 4 hr. tubing/2 hr. canoeing/kayaking trip leaves daily @ 10 AM, 11:15 AM, and 12 PM. Canoes/kayaks also leave @ 1 PM.

Our 4-5 hr. canoeing/kayaking trip leaves daily @ 9 AM, 10:30 AM, and 12 PM.

Last but not least, our 1.5 hr. tubing trip leaes daily between 12 PM and 3 PM!

There is still time to get on the water! Call 989-653-2644 to make reservations today!

We are a family owned and operated campground and canoe livery located on the Rifle River in Omer, Michigan, Michigan's Smallest City.

06/29/2025

We have availability ALL 4th of July weekend at both our main location in Omer and our Crystal Creek Campground!

If you are looking to get out on the Rifle River and/or camping, checkout our website @ russellcanoe.com.

We are a family owned and operated campground and canoe livery located on the Rifle River in Omer, Michigan, Michigan's Smallest City.

Call 989-653-2644 or 989-653-7870 to make reservations!

russellcanoe.com