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Boat rentals on the Huron River in Ann Arbor!

Stillwater boats (no current) - no reservations

Two-mile sections of the Huron River where the river is more like a calm lake. No reservations for we always have boats available to rent.

Boat rentals anytime between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekends and 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays
Go to the Gallup Livery for the Argo Livery is now closed for the season.
Boat rental fees:

$22/canoe or double kayak
$17/single kayak
$10/kid kayak
$14/3-person paddleboat
$23/stand-up paddleboard

River trips down the Huron River (current) - reservations required

Reservations are required for the river trips for paddling on a day in the future Reservation times.

Want to do a river trip today? On weekdays we have openings so give us a call and reserve a time slot over the phone. On weekends we tend to be full but you are welcome to call and check if there is space available.

3.7-mile, 1.5-hour Argo to Gallup River Trip

Starts at the Gallup Livery after Labor Day until we close October 24. Paddle kayaks or rafts down the Argo Cascade rapids and on down the beautiful Huron River in Ann Arbor.

Schedule:

September 9-October 24: starts at the Gallup Livery

Weekends every 1/2 hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays on the hour every hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays)

Boat rental fees:

$30/double kayak
$24/single kayak
$30/canoe

Boats, Boats, Boats

Details, Policies, River Maps and FAQs

Two Locations to Rent Boats

Argo Park Livery - Closed for the season, go to Gallup

3.7-mile, 1.5 hour, Argo to Gallup river trip
Paddling in 2-mile Argo Pond with canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards available to rent
Tubing in the Argo Cascades

Gallup Park Livery - Open until October 24

3.7-mile, 1.5 hour, Argo to Gallup river trip is offered from the Gallup location when the Argo Livery is closed
Paddling in 2.5-mile Gallup Pond with canoes, kayaks and paddleboats available to rent

Tubing - Tube rentals are closed for the season

Tube the Huron River with your own tube or a rental tube
Argo Livery rents tubes for $10/2-hours for the Argo Cascades

River Programs

Register for river programs
River Camps & Programs Kayak & SUP instructions, Huron River Day Every Day and River Kids for preschoolers are some of our many fun river programs. New this year are Kayaking for Seniors and Adapted Kayaking.

The City of Ann Arbor COVID precautions

There is nothing more important to us than the health and safety of our guests and staff. We are following best practice operating and safety procedures to ensure adherence to CDC guidelines:

Reservations required for river trips
Cleaning equipment between use
Disinfection of communal surfaces
Hand-sanitizer throughout our facilities
All required to wear face masks while riding in our vans
Physical distancing in the queues and on the docks when possible
Outdoor operations
Self-launching docks

Can people bathe and swim in water containing PFAS?

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services MDHHS has issued a “Do Not Eat Fish” advisory for the Huron River and advises people and their pets to avoid foam on the Huron River. Foam can have much higher amounts of PFAS than the water, and swallowing foam with PFAS could be a health risk. Swimming or bathing in water containing PFAS is not a health concern because the amount of PFAS is typically low compared to the foam. An accidental swallow of river or lake water is not a health concern and it’s best to rinse off foam, including family pets, after contact and bathe or shower after the day’s outdoor activities. Visit the PFAS webpage for additional information.

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​​Boat rentals on the Huron River in Ann Arbor​!

Stillwater boats (no current) - no reservations

River trips down the Huron River (current) - reservations​ required

3.7-mile, 1.5-hour Argo to Gallup​ River Trip