Paddle the river, breath in the trees
Adventure awaits
Come Kayak with me....
We recommend a stretch located west of M40 running to the Michigan Lakeshore, the lower section from below Lake Allegan to Hacklander Boat Landing is designated as natural river and offers some very nice paddling with relaxing views of wildlife. Travel along the Swan Lake Area Refuge (Restricted Area) and Ottawa Marsh, accessible outside of Fennville.
We have multiple day trips available in this section of the river featuring enjoyable recreational paddling for family outings and group events. These trips range from approximately 2-6 hours.
We have multiple day trips available in this section of the river featuring enjoyable recreational paddling for family outings and group events. These trips range from approximately 2-6 hours.
KAYAK & CAMP PACKAGE
This is a great trip for those seeking river adventure. Tour the Ottawa Marsh as you float down river to New Richmond where you will paddle into our paddle respite for an evening bonfire dinner or a try out GLAMPING on a picturesque bend of the river. Then continue on for a 3 hour trip to Saugatuck Township the next day. This segment of the Kalamazoo River features vast wetland grasses and flowers that bloom beautifully all summer. |
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Allegan Dam to M89: "Experience the purity of nature"
Take a trip through the heart of the Allegan State Game Area. This water trail will put you back in touch with nature! Come relax and enjoy 2-3 hours of Pure Michigan natural scenery as you travel down river on a gentle current that takes you around Swan Creek Refuge along Koopmans Marsh, landing at M89 Bridge east of Fennville. This rural and natural river trail offers scenic viewing where wildlife abounds.
Take a trip through the heart of the Allegan State Game Area. This water trail will put you back in touch with nature! Come relax and enjoy 2-3 hours of Pure Michigan natural scenery as you travel down river on a gentle current that takes you around Swan Creek Refuge along Koopmans Marsh, landing at M89 Bridge east of Fennville. This rural and natural river trail offers scenic viewing where wildlife abounds.
As you descend down river into the valley created by the Kalamazoo River you will find yourself in New Richmond, this historic river flats town once a busy lumber mill is now a quiet riverbend hamlet . This little village was created when the Chicago and West Michigan Railroad line came through and was chosen as a station because of its easy access by river from Saugatuck. The track is still active today! The Swing Bridge built in 1879, is the oldest remaining swing bridge of its kind in the United States and is on the National Register of Historic Bridges. It was completely restored in 2004 and is now open to pedestrian traffic only. It is the noble centerpiece of New Richmond Bridge County Park.
