Air quality across the state is being affected by wildfire smoke. Before heading outdoors, get information on current conditions and alerts at Michigan.gov/MiAir, and learn about the state’s response to inform and protect the public at Michigan.gov/EGLEWildfireSmoke.
Whether you're kayaking, canoeing or stand-up paddle boarding, Michigan offers thousands of miles of paddling opportunities on the Great Lakes and on Michigan's inland lakes and rivers. Don't forget your life jacket and to let someone know where you're going and when you will be back!
A vessel that is less than 16 feet long, or is a canoe or kayak, must have either a wearable PFD (Type I, II, or III) or a throwable PFD (Type IV) for each person on board.
Let someone know where you're going and when you will be back.
Know before you go - check our closures page for updated information on boating access sites (or launches) and more.
Find 1,300 Michigan public boating access sites from where you can launch.
Find easy-to-use transfer bench and transfer systems that allow users to simply sit, slide over and drop down into a kayak or canoe.
Find state parks and recreation areas with boat launches.
Many state parks offer boat rentals, including canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, paddle boats, row boats and more.
Your key to Michigan state parks, recreation areas, state forest campgrounds, boating access sites and state trailheads all year long. See where it can take you!
