Schedule
- April 23-May 6:
- Thursday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.*, at the Gallup Livery
- May 7-May 27:
- Every day, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.* at the Gallup Livery
- Weekends only, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.* at the Argo Livery
- May 28-September 5:
- Every day, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.* at the Argo and Gallup Liveries
*Last boat rental is 2 hours prior to close. For example if we close at 8 p.m. the last rental is at 6 p.m. with all boats are due back by 8 p.m.
Stillwater Boat Rental Fees
| Boat | Available
| Cost |
1-Kayak
| Argo and Gallup
| $17/Kayak - 2 hours
|
2-Kayak
| Argo and Gallup
| $22/Kayak - 2 hours
|
2 to 4-person Canoe
| Argo and Gallup
| $22/Canoe - 2 hours
|
3-person Paddleboat
| Gallup
| $14/Boat - 1 hour
|
4-person Paddleboat
| Gallup
| $20/boat - 1 hour
|
Stand-up Paddleboard
| Argo
| $23/boat - 2 hours
|
River Trips (current) - Reservations Required
Argo to Gallup River Trip - 3.7 miles, 1.5 hours
Paddle down the Argo Cascades, or you can bypass the rapids, and on down the beautiful Huron River in Ann Arbor. We provide the van transportation upriver. Boat Reservations online or call on day of to check availability.
Schedule
- April 23-May 6:
- Thursday-Sunday, on the hour, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. from Gallup
- May 7-May 27:
- Monday-Friday, on the hour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. from Gallup
- Saturday-Sunday, anytime, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. from Argo
- May 28-Sept. 5:
- Every day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., anytime, from Argo
*Boats due at Gallup 1-hour prior to close
Barton to Gallup River Trip - 5.7-mile, 2.5-hour
Starts at the Gallup Livery with a van shuttle upriver. Kayak through 2-mile Argo Pond, and then down the Argo Cascades and the Huron River current. Boat Reservations online or call on day of to check availability.
Schedule
- May 7-May 27:
- Saturday-Sunday, on the hour, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- May 28-Sept. 5:
- Weekdays, on the hour, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Weekends, every half hour, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
*Boats due at Gallup 1-hour prior to close
River Trip Boat Rental Fees
1-Person Kayak
| $24/Kayak
| $29/Kayak
|
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2-Kayak
| $30/Kayak
| $35/Kayak
|
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2-Person Canoe
(3-4 Person if children)
| $30/Canoe
+$10 for 3rd adult
| NA
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5-Person Raft
(6-Person if child)
| $72/Raft
| NA
|
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Boat Reservations for River Trips
- Reserve online Boat Reservations.
- Prior to the day - reserve online.
- Want to paddle the river today? Please call to check if times are available or if you have questions.
- Gallup Livery 734.794.6240
- Argo Livery 734.794.6241
- Reservations are not required for stillwater (no current) boat rentals. Just show up anytime for paddling in these lake-like sections of the river in 2-mile Argo or Gallup Park.
- We have plenty of boat available to rent including 450 kayaks.
- You are reserving a time slot for a river trip for up to 4 people.
- Make only one reservation with one deposit for a group of up to 4 people.
- When you arrive you will select and pay for your rental boats.
Tube the River Tube the River details, rentals, personal tubes, parking and river map.
- Rental tubes at the Argo Livery:
- Tube rentals every day up to 2-hours prior to closing.
- $10/person for a 2-hour rental.
- 1 person per tube.
- Must be 8 years of age or older.
- Shoes, no flip flops, are required.
- Water shoes are for sale at the Argo Livery for $15.
- Tube down the Argo Cascade rapids and walk back up to repeat 2 or 3 times in your 2-hour rental.
- Rental tubes are required to stay in the Argo Cascades and tubes are returned to the Argo Livery.
- *NEW* Argo Livery has tubes for purchase.
- Have your own tube? Tube the River
- *NEW* Gallup Livery offers van transportation for $10/person, no inflated tubes and no boats, just people.
River Programs
- Register for river programs - 2022 program registration opens on Monday, April 4 at 8 a.m.
- River Camps & Programs - Summer River Day Camps, River Kids for preschoolers, Kayak & SUP instruction, Huron River Day, Kayaking for Seniors, Adapted Kayaking, and Trick or Treat on the River are some of our many fun river programs.
Parking at Argo and Gallup Parks
- Parking on weekends/holidays at Gallup Park - Park at Huron High School or Furstenberg parking pdf.
- Parking on weekends/holidays at Argo Park - Park Argo Parking (pdf) at the Kellogg Eye Center 900 Wall Street.
FAQ's
Argo Cascades
- Argo Cascades are 1500 feet of nine man-made drops and pools that bypass Argo Dam.
- Kayakers get waist down wet in the cascades for water splashes over your boat. Boats flip over so be prepared to be wet!
- Requirements to kayak down the Argo Cascades:
- Paddler in the stern of kayak must have experience paddling a boat (5 or more times) and be able to steer to stay in the middle of river and avoid hitting rocks.
- Everyone in the boat must be a capable swimmer and be able to right a capsized boat.
- Wear your lifejacket, go slow, enter each drop straight on, and if you are unable to line up your boat for the next drop, stop and circle back to try it again.
What to Wear/What to Bring
- Dress for the weather.
- Dress for getting wet so wear a bathing suit or clothes that can get wet and will dry quickly.
- Wear shoes that can get wet and will stay on to protect your feet.
- DO NOT take valuables or personal belongings on the river unless secure in a dry bag/container (we sell dry bags/containers and have lockers at both liveries). Boats tip over and phones fall in the river.
- Do not bring towels for they just get wet.
- Maximum size coolers 12'x12'x12' allowed (one per boat, no Styrofoam)
- No alcohol. No glass bottles.
- Argo Livery sells cold drinks, chips, candy, granola bars, sunscreen, eyeglass cords, dry bags, water shoes, and stickers.
- Gallup Livery sells cold drinks, coffee, chips, candy, granola bars, ice cream, sunscreen, eyeglass cords, dry bags, t-shirts, hats and stickers.
Boat Rental Policies
- Lifejackets are required and provided with all boat rentals
- Children must be age 1 years old or older to be in our boats.
- Dogs are welcome in all boats except in rafts and tubes.
- Boats available for the river trip depend on the water level.
- No canoes or rafts in low water conditions
- *NEW* Gallup Livery offers van transportation for $10/person, no inflated tubes and no boats, just people.
- Face masks are required to be worn in our vans.
- We take cash, all types of credit cards and checks for payment.
- One person in your group is required to fill out a rental agreement and leave a deposit of car keys or State issued I.D.
- All boaters are required to sign a Risk Waiver. A parent or guardian must sign for children younger than 16 years old.
- Minors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult (age 18 or older).
- We do not rent equipment, paddles and lifejackets, to people who have not rented our boats.
- Late fees: The City will charge double the rental rate per watercraft for equipment that is not returned to the livery by closing time.
Universal Accessible Boat Launches
Group Boat Rentals
Outdoors, teamwork, and fun on the beautiful Huron River in Ann Arbor! Boat rentals for all skill levels and all sizes of groups. We do not offer discount boat fees for groups. Contact Cheryl Saam 734.794.6240 or [email protected] for further information and to set up a reservation.
- Groups <25 people - Reserve online Boat Reservations.
- You are reserving a time slot for 4 or less people. For example if you have 12 people in your group you will need 3 reservations.
- To make multiple reservations, add an account member under your account for every 4 people
- Groups >25 people - Call the Gallup Office.
- We can accomodate group sizes of up to 300 people!
- Stillwater paddles or the 1.5-hour river trip is available for large groups.
School Groups
We can work with you to provide a river experience that best fits your class for an unforgettable outdoor exploration by boating on the Huron River. Contact Recreation Supervisor Cheryl Saam 734.794.6240 or [email protected]
- Discounted boat rentals for school groups on spring/fall weekdays.
- Livery staff are available to paddle the river with your group.
- Have adults print and sign Risk Waiver prior to youth group trips.
