Clear, shallow river reflects the sky as it winds through light green grasses
2-3 Hours

Float the Platte and Crystal Rivers

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Canoe, kayak, or float these calm rivers. Rent equipment near either launch site if you don’t have your own. Great for kids!

Canoe, kayak, or float these calm rivers. Rent equipment near either launch site if you don’t have your own. Great for kids!

Tags

PaddlingRiver and Riparian

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Duration

2-3 Hours

Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Spring, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility

Platte River Picnic Area is equipped with accessible parking, restrooms, picnic shelters, and a fish cleaning station, raised grills, and a hardened surface river walk. Some assistance may be necessary on the ramps to the river walk and to access boats on the river's edge. Platte River Point beach and picnic area is equipped with accessible parking, restrooms with running water, accessible dressing rooms and raised charcoal grills.

Pets

Yes — Must be on six-foot leash at all times.

Reservations

No

Age Info

All ages

Location

Platte and Crystal Rivers

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