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Pine River Paddlesports Center

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Pine River Paddlesports Center

We are a premiere paddlesports destination & quiet campground in northern Michigan, renting canoes, kayaks, rafts & SUP's on the Pine & Big Manistee Rivers
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09/07/2026

WOW! What an amazing holiday weekend! After having rain off and on last week, I don't know if the weather could have been more perfect for Saturday & Sunday☀
Just an FYI - watercraft permits are not needed on the Pine after today. The permits are required from Memorial Weekend to Labor Day weekend each year.
The Pine is within average flow, and Skookum to Low Bridge is clear of portages as far as we know.
Today is another gorgeous day, and yes, we are open and walk-ins are welcome! We are still open 7 days a week going forward, too. Let us know if we can help you get out and enjoy this beautiful river 😍

09/04/2026

Some core memories are made on the river. 🛶 What's a little paddle to us is a whole expedition to them. Rafting the Pine at 6 months old and 2 years old - it is truly fun for all ages!
We are still open 7 days a week (including Labor Day Monday!). Take the time, bring the kids, make the memories, and we'll handle the rest💙

09/03/2026

You could go to work tomorrow.

Or you could come here.

Work will still be there. This right here won't.

Send this to someone you want to hit the river with while summer in Michigan still holds☀

08/31/2026

Josh captured this beautiful sunset down at Low Bridge the other night☀ We received some rain yesterday and last night, but it just made the Pine bump up to 230 CFS, which is average for this time of year. Skookum to Low Bridge is good to go without any portages (as far as we know!).
Warm, summer-like temps are revisiting us this week - a great time to get on the Pine! The weather looks amazing for this upcoming holiday weekend - highs in the 80's and lows in the 50's. We do have campsites as well as watercraft rentals still available - give us a call at 231-862-3471 or head to our website at www.thepineriver.com to book your river adventure today 🛶🌊

08/28/2026

Our 2026-2027 guided fall and winter rafting trips are now available to book online! 🥳🍁❄️
Head to our website at www.thepineriver.com, or give us a call at 231-862-3471 for more information or to book your guided adventure today.
These fall and winter guided rafting trips are truly a experience that you do not want to miss!

08/27/2026

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This trail cam near the Pine River has been busy! 🐻 First, this little family of black bears strolled through, followed by the bucks a few days later 🦌
Black bears are naturally shy and want nothing to do with people — they'd rather amble off into the woods than say hello. A couple of easy habits to keep it that way: store food and trash securely and keep your campsite clean.
We're grateful to share the river valley with neighbors like these. 🍂

08/24/2026

The Pine is running clear, cold, and below average for this time of year. We are thankful that this river is spring-fed, like the spring in this video, so we never have to worry about the river being too low to paddle🛶
Skookum to Low Bridge is all clear of portages to the best of our knowledge.
We are still open 7 days a week - the weather this upcoming weekend is looking great. We have plenty of campsites and watercraft rentals available (walk-ins are welcome!). Let us know if we can help you enjoy what's left of this summer!

08/21/2026

Happy Friday! The Pine is ready and waiting for you, and so are we!☀
Walk-ins are welcome all weekend. See you on the river😎

08/20/2026

New magnet and stickers just landed 🛶
The gift shop is open 7 days a week — Pine River stickers, tees, hats, and mugs - you name it. Stop in before or after your float, or just swing by. No trip down the river required.

08/17/2026

Look at that water. 👀
When the Pine hasn't seen rain in a few days, it runs crystal-clear.
The river is currently running below average. Walker to Low is clear of portages as far as we know. Briar Patch to Skookum has portages, and we've heard that Skookum South to Walker is clear of portages, but has tight spots.
The Pine is running cold, fast, and clean 🌊 We're still open 7 days a week - the forecast is looking great. Come on out for a trip down the river!

Address

9590 M-37
Wellston, MI
49689

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 6pm
Sunday	9am - 6pm

Telephone

+12318623471

Website

http://thepineriver.com/

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