RIVER
TRIPS
School Road to Buckley's
This 2-3 hour trip starts with a brief orientation and short shuttle ride to the School Road Bridge. From there you will paddle down the scenic Chippewa ending at Buckley's. This trip can start as late as 5:30 pm weekdays and 6:30 pm weekends.
River Road to Buckley's
This 1-2 hour trip starts with a brief orientation and short shuttle ride to the River Road Bridge. From there you will paddle down the scenic Chippewa ending at Buckley's. This trip can start as late as 5:30 pm weekdays and 6:30 pm weekends.
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Buckley's to Deerfield
This 3-4 hour trip starts with a brief orientation. You will start at Buckley's and from there you will paddle down the scenic Chippewa ending at Deerfield Park where a shuttle will transport you back. This trip can start as late as 2 pm weekdays and 3 pm weekends.
Buckley's to Meridian
This 4-5 hour trip starts with a brief orientation. You will start at Buckley's and from there you will paddle down the scenic Chippewa ending at Meridian Park where a shuttle will transport you back to Buckley's. This trip can start as late as 1 pm weekdays and 2 pm weekends.
Please call 989 772-5437 call for reservations within the next 4 hours.
School Road to Deerfield
This 6-7 hour trip starts with a brief orientation. We will then shuttle you to School Road Bridge. From there you will paddle down the scenic Chippewa, past Buckley’s, and then end at Deerfield Park where a shuttle will transport you back to Buckley's. This trip can start as late as 11 am weekdays and 12 pm weekends.
Overnights
Overnight trips are available by reserving a campsite with Deerfield Nature Park . Deerfield's Beaver Lodge Campground is a primitive camp site only accessible by the river or a one mile hike. It is a great option for a peaceful getaway close to town. You have the option of a 1-5 hour float the first day and a 30 minute easy out to a 3 hour second day. Contact Buckley's directly for pricing options and more information.
Prices Quick Reference
River Road 1-2 Hours- $25 Single kayak $36 Double kayak or canoe
School Road 2-3 Hours-$26 Single kayak $44 Double kayak or canoe
Deerfield Park 3-4 Hours $28 single kayak $48 Double kayak or canoe
Meridian Park 4-5 Hours $30 Single Kayak $50 double kayak or canoe
School-Deerfield 6-7 Hours $36 single kayak $58 Double kayak or canoe
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IN TOUCH
4700 W. Remus Rd.
Mt. Pleasant MI, 48858
OUR ADDRESS
Memorial Day Weekend
through Labor Day Weekend
Weekdays 10 am-6 pm
Weekends 9 am-7 pm
May and September
by reservation
Seasons
CONTACT US
Buckley's is located 8 miles west of Mt. Pleasant Michigan close to Central Michigan University and the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe's Soaring Eagle Casino.
Camping
Deerfield Park's Beaverlodge Campground, only accessible by a mile hike or the river. Our relaxing overnight trips stop here reservations through Isabella County Parks
Also make reservations through them for Coldwater and Herrick Parks, available with more amenities.
Gammy Woods Campground is Central Michigan's best kept secret, located very close to Buckley's on Coldwater Road.
Blue Gill Lake Family Camping Resort in Mecosta County, great fishing borders 2080 acre Martiny Chain of Lakes
Camping near The Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort, about 20 minutes from Buckley's is available at Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe Campground
Boy and Girl Scout Troops and other youth organizations can camp on the river off of Vandecar Road at Camp Weidman. Information available by contacting Pam and Ford Dingman at campweidman@hotmail.com
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989-772-5437