The River Outfitters Traverse City

Looking to rent a kayak in Traverse City? The River Outfitters is TC’s premier kayak provider offering short & long term rentals including free delivery*. Stop by one of our locations to take one out on the Boardman River, East Bay or West Bay. Or…If you prefer, we can conveniently deliver them right to where you are staying for an overnight, weekend or full week rental.

*Discounted delivery within 10 miles of city limits for 24 hour & weekly rentals, call for pricing if your location is further out 231-883-1413

The River Outfitters is Traverse City’s premier SUP paddle board provider with both short & long term rentals including free delivery*. Stop by one of our locations to take one out on the Boardman River, East Bay or West Bay. Or…If you prefer, we can conveniently deliver them right to where you are staying for an overnight, weekend or weekly rental. Rent a SUP paddle board for an hour, day, or weekly to discover Traverse City’s magnificent waters.

*Discounted delivery within 10 miles of city limits for 24 hour & weekly rentals, call for pricing if your location is further out 231-883-1413

Located on the Boardman Lake Loop TART Trail, we make enjoying the trails and Traverse City easy with free parking for all our guests. There is NO better way to get around TC in the summer than on a bike! The 27 mile long TART Trail runs all through the city making it a snap to get around. Less traffic, no parking competition and, if you prefer, we can conveniently deliver them right to where you are staying for an overnight, weekend or full weekly rental.

Pricing includes bike, helmet & lock

* Discounted delivery within 10 miles of city limits for 24 hour & weekly rentals, call for pricing if your location is further out 231-883-1413

We’ll take your kayak upriver to Jack’s Landing and you’ll enjoy the Boardman River the way it was a hundred plus years ago before the dams were put in. This is TC’s wild and beautiful side. The river flows freely for several miles down into the Boardman Lake where you return to Medalie Park. $50 per person (includes one bonus hour bike rental!) 90-minute paddle depending on how fast you paddle. The trip is designed for you to take your time and enjoy the encapsulating beauty of the river and all it has to offer. (bonus time on Boardman Lake included at the end.)

Rent a kayak and enjoy the beautiful Boardman Lake and all the abundant wildlife. You’ll see otters, minks, swans, eagles, osprey, ducks, geese and more! Launch from the south end of the lake and take your time enjoying this 300-acre wildlife oasis. Paddle down the river and back to see TC from the water. Enjoy pizza and a pint just across the lake.

*Rising water levels and area construction may cause the experience to be altered however the lake and certain stops will remain unaffected.

Traverse City boasts some amazing microbreweries and pubs. The River Outfitters will help you enjoy Traverse City’s best breweries in style on your KaBrew Tour! We provide you with a map and all the information you’ll need for a fun filled experience. This is a self guided experience!

Start out riding the Boardman Tart Trail for a few hours, come back and get on the water to finish things up. No matter how you take in the day you’ll have 4 hours to get out and experience the Boardman as you like. All trips begin and end at our location in Medalie Park with plenty of free parking.

TC Watersports offers you, your family, and friends a great way to get out on the water and enjoy the bay safely. Bring your sunscreen, towels, and water toys, and have the fun you deserve on the brilliant blue water of the Grand Traverse Bay. You can head to Power Island for some swimming fun or visit a local beach for the best of both worlds. We offer Pontoon, Sport Pontoon, Sport Deckboat, and Jetski rentals. Proving a wide variety of super comfortable, smooth, stable and fast rentals. Grab the family, food and drinks and explore West Grand Traverse Bay!

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