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Trips from Mio to Oscoda
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Comins Flats
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10 mi
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2.5 hrs
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McKinley Bridge
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22 mi
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4.5 hrs
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4001 Bridge
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32 mi
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7 hrs
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Alcona Dam
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40 mi
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9 hrs
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Loud Dam
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65 mi
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14 hrs
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Five Channels
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70 mi
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16 hrs
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Cooke Dam
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120 mi
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22 hrs
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Foote Site Village
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140 mi
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27 hrs
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Oscoda
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160 mi
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30 hrs
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Trips from Grayling to Mio
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Burton's Landing
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71 mi
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15 hrs
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Stephan's Bridge
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63 mi
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13 hrs
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Wakeley Bridge
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55 mi
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11.5 hrs
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McMaster's Bridge
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40 mi
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8.5 hrs
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Parmalee Bridge
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25 mi
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6 hrs
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Camp Ten Bridge
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5 mi
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2 hrs
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No. of
Canoes /
Kayaks
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Mio to Comins Flats 10 mi. 2.5 hrs.
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*
Mio to McKinley Bridge 22 mi. 4.5 hrs.
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*
Mio to U.S. Forest Service Bridge 32 mi. 7 hrs.
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**
Mio to Alcona Dam 40 mi. 9 hrs.
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***
Mio to Loud Dam & Five Channels Dam 65-70 mi. 14-16 hrs.
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****
Mio to Cooke & Foote Dams and Oscoda 120-160 mi. 22-30 hrs.
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1 Canoe/Kayak
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29.00
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32.50
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35.50
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38.00
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51.00
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61.00
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2 to 3 Canoes/Kayaks, each
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28.50
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31.50
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34.50
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36.00
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45.00
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52.00
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4 or more Canoes/Kayaks, each
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28.00
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30.50
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33.50
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35.00
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43.00
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48.00
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No. of
Canoes /
Kayaks
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***
Grayling to Mio 80 mi. 17 hrs.
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**
Smith Bridge to Mio 50 mi. 11 hrs.
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**
McMasters Bridge to Mio 40 mi. 8.5 hrs.
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1 Canoe/Kayak
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43.00
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40.00
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40.00
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2 to 3 Canoes/Kayaks, each
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39.00
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37.50
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37.50
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4 or more Canoes/Kayaks, each
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37.50
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36.50
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36.50
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* - 1 day trip | ** - 2 day trip | *** - 2 to 3 day trip | **** - 3 to 5 day trip
Saturdays in July & August cost an additional $6.00 (Canoes only)
Prices are for one day, 2 persons in a canoe, or 1 person in a kayak.
$4.00 each extra person
Overnight Trips - $20 Each Extra Day
Due to fluctuating gas prices, rates are subject to change.
$10 per canoe for late pickups
$10 lost cushion
$15 broken paddle
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Rafts / Tubes
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10 mi.
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22 mi.
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1 Raft - Weekdays
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70.00
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90.00
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1 Raft - Saturdays (July & August)
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85.00
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105.00
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1 Tube
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15.00
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N/A
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Planning your trip
Groups - We can accommodate small and large groups. There is plenty of parking, modern clean rest rooms, ice, cold pop and snack foods. We also carry many water related items, i.e. aqua shoes, sun screen, eye glass holders, cup holders, T-shirts, etc. We do not transport any private equipment or their people. Our radio equipped transportation vehicles, school buses and vans, can handle very large groups. Minimum of 20 canoes. $1.00 per person charge.
Car spots for private canoeists and fishermen Sunday through Friday only.
Season - Open April 15 to October 15, 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Last start times
Put-in times may vary -
Please call ahead |
| Trip Length |
Last Start time |
| 7 hrs. | 9:00 a.m. |
| 4 ½ hrs | 11:00 a.m. |
| 2 ½ hrs. | 2:00 p.m. |
| rafts & tubes 12:30 p.m. |
Last start times vary by month-
Please call ahead |
Rafts & tubes are slower than canoes. When planning your trip add 25% to the time to reach a destination if you use a tube or raft.
Deposits - $10 per canoe deposit required for weekend or holiday trips. $25 per raft. $5 per tube. Deposits are NOT refunded for inclement weather. Rain checks must be used during season issued. 10-day notice required for cancellation or reservation change.
Midweek value - Sunday through Friday - Lower rates! - On Sunday and weekdays you have a more quality canoeing experience, including peace and quiet and chances to see more wildlife and fewer paddlers on the river.
Canoe trip pricing includes pick-up, cushions, paddles and life jackets.
Reservations - Call Sam Giardina 989-826-3267 or 800-438-0203 (Michigan only) Phone 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Office Hours.
Payment - We accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover
What to bring for your day trip -
Change of clothing
*Straps for eyeglasses
Lunch or snack
*Non alcoholic beverages
*Sun screen
*Hats and clothes to protect from sun burn
Waterproof containers or bags for anything you don't want to get wet
Camera, if you can keep it dry
Fishing equipment
Rope to tie everything to the canoe in case you tip over.
*Canvas shoes or aqua shoes
Bug repellent
*Indicates items for sale in canoe office
Additional things for your overnight trip -
NO MORE THAN YOU ARE WILLING TO PORTAGE
Food, eating and cooking utensils, matches
Sleeping bag, tent and air mattress
Change of clothing
Windbreaker
Poncho or raincoat
Sturdy boots and extra socks
Canvas shoes
Towels and toilet articles
Flash light
First aid kit
Pocket knife and ax
What not to bring for any trip -
Your car keys - leave them in the Livery office at no charge
Your wallet or purse
Styrofoam cups or containers
Anything made from glass
Radios, tape players, portable TVs or anything else which is loud or can be easily ruined if it gets wet
More than one six pack of beer per canoe
Non-discrimination policy -
"The policy of the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, family status, and/or political affiliation. Persons believing they have been discriminated against in any forest service related activity should write to: Chief, Forest Service, USDA, P.O. Box 96090, Washington DC 20090-6090."
Memberships - Organizations we are proud to belong to:
AAA - American Automobile Association
Michigan Association of Paddlesport Providers
Michigan Hotel, Motel & Resort Association
Michigan Vacation Guide
Chamber of Commerce of Oscoda County
Michigan Travel Bureau
AuSable River Paddlesports Association
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