Manistee River Overnight Campout

Book Direct with the Owner at Manistee River Overnight Campout with Accommodation San Jose in Frankfort, for all your Attraction and travel needs.

This local tour operator offers experienced guides who will share their knowledge of the Manistee River ranging from myths and legends to ecology and history. You will meet them at the Hodenpyl Dam trailhead with all the canoes, equipment, and food you will need!

You will meet your guide at the Hodenpyl Dam launch south of Mesick and about an hour outside of Manistee, Michigan. The experienced guides will give you basic paddling instruction then take you down the river in our durable aluminum canoes. You will pass several swimming holes and a few fun minor rapids. Customization is a part of all Crystalaire guiding and they will help you to plan a trip that fits your needs, interests, physical stamina and the weather. All meals are provided for the duration of the program.

Please note any food allergies at the time of checkout in the "special requirements" field. It is important that you know how to swim in order to participate.

Some of the possible activities include scrambling to the top of the legendary "sand cliffs", learning about the local folklore - including traditions of river spirits and the local "Dog Man", leaping from the riverbank or low-lying trees, getting spun around in some swimming holes and sunbathing on the river banks.

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