Michigan Canoeing
Welcome to Rainbow Resort Cabins & Canoes of Mio, Michigan!

Canoe the AuSable River of Mio - it's an experience you won't want to pass up!
“Get away from the hustle and bustle of life and  enjoy our serene AuSable River. Let the AuSable’s gentle and soothing current and beautiful scenery take you back to a time when life was simpler and nature more abundant. The AuSable is ideal for families and beginners.”

Make sure to visit our "Photo Gallery" to see pictures of our guests enjoying their experience at Rainbow Resort Cabins & Canoes.
Explore Mio, Michigan and experience all the incredible adventure that our area offers for all ages! Groups are welcomed and encouraged!
A Convenient Canoe Experience
Many of our canoe trips are arranged so that you finish up at the Rainbow Resort Landing. You'll be only a short walk from your vehicle. Our landing is also the boundary of Mio Pond - a great place to spend the day fishing.
Peaceful Canoeing on the AuSable
For a more peaceful trip, canoe on a weekday. On weekends, leave early in the morning or later in the afternoon for your best chance of seeing the abundant wildlife along the AuSable River - deer, eagles, otter, beaver, heron, ducks, mink and more!
Rowboats, tubes, and Old Town kayaks are also available.
Bring Your Friends and Family!
Call us today and plan your day, weekend, or week with us. We can accommodate all of your adventure needs. We have all the gear you need to experience Michigan's great outdoors!!

We look forward to your visit & thank you for visiting us online!
Number of
Canoe / Kayaks
Whirlpool to Landing 1.5 hrs.
Parmalee to Landing
3 hrs.
McMaster's Bridge to Whirlpool
5 hrs.
McMaster's Bridge to Landing
6.5 hrs.
Smith Bridge to Landing
 10 hrs.
Grayling / Roscommon to Landing 14 hrs.
1 Canoe / Kayak
$22.00 $28.00 $35.00 $38.00 $39.00** $45.00**
2 or more Each
$20.00 $26.00 $33.00 $36.00 $35.00** $43.00**
5 or more Each
$19.00 $25.00 $32.00 $35.00 $33.00** $40.00**

2.5 hour tubing trip (includes transportation) $12

Several other trips offered, call to inquire.

Kayaks are $3 off posted rates

**Grayling/Roscommon and Smith Bridge are overnight trips.
**Overnight trips additional $10.00 per day.

Commercial Rental Tubes $12 for 2.5 hour trip

Canoes $22 / Kayaks $17  all day U-Haul

Refundable deposit required when ending trip at the Whirlpool.


  • Rates based on 2 people per canoe - $3.00  additional passenger.
  • Price includes transportation, paddles, and cushions or life preservers.
  • Deposit required to reserve canoe and is applied toward the cost of the trip.
  • Rain checks issued only for inclement weather.
  • Glass bottles and Styrofoam containers are prohibited.
  • Additional fee for failure to reach destination.
  • Alcohol limit of one six-pack per canoe.

Rainbow Resort Cabins & Canoes
731 Camp Ten Rd.
Mio, Michigan 48647
(989)-826-3423
info@rainbowresortmio.com
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