Pine Creek Lodge

We have rented kayaks from Pine Creek a hand full of times over the last few years and each time it has been great, just be sure to sit in your boat before you leave and make sure everything works, backrest, foot braces ect… some of the boats have seen better days. Even though you make reservations you do not have to specify a time, just show up and go.
We have never had to wait very long for a shuttle driver, you will follow them in your vehicle to the take out location, hop in their truck and go to the put in, enjoy your trip, leave the kayaks, get in your vehicle, drop off your paddle & PDF back at the store, get your deposit and your on your way.
All of our trips have been on the Pine, very beautiful, some good places to stop for a bit stretch the legs & such. During periods of high water it has just enough flow to keep things interesting but not so crazy that beginners will not enjoy themselves as well, a few sections are rated as class I & II I believe, during normal water levels it’s just a few ripples.

Great people to deal with, very helpful. I had talked several buddies of mine (novice kayakers) to go with me on a kayak trip near my cabin in Northern Michigan. They completely outfitted my group and we had a great day. I recommended doing the Pine in the Spring if your experienced, it gets a little hairy in spots.