Kayaks
&
Fishing
Due to the great number of our Guest Requests, Kayaks are now available for your River Trips. Life jackets & paddles provided. If you have your own life jacket feel free to bring it.
Let's go Fishing!
Acorn Lodge is a nature preserve. Because of this we can't have hunting or fishing on our property. However, there are a great number of lakes and fishing sites all within 15 minutes of the lodge. You'll find a map of the boat launch sites further down this page. Obviously you can bring your own boat, canoe, or kayak, but if you need a kayak they are available at the lodge and our personnel can take them to the launch site and pick them up later. Kayak rental rates are also on this page.
Our guests asked for it so now you've got it:
Kayaks available at the lodge.
Beautiful scenery between Millville landing and Acorn Lodge.
This map shows the proximity of Acorn Lodge and Millville landing, a popular launch site. The Flint River eventually flows into the Holloway Reservoir on the left.
The Millville landing is right next to Moore's Market (right, bottom of map), and is a 5 minute drive from Acorn Lodge. From there you can float down the river and land right at the foot of the Acorn Lodge trail. The trip is about one hour & 45 minute float. Lodge personnel will deliver the kayaks to Millville landing and pick them up at our riverfront when you return.
The changing seasons bring spectacular sights.
If you're lucky you might see a deer crossing the river.
At the end of the trip you'll come to the Riverside Cabin.
River Photos
A short paddle takes you to the River Rest landing.
It's where the flag is.
Unpack your goodies here or take a short walk back to the cabin.
Special Kayak Rental Rates for Acorn Lodge Guests:
$35 all day per kayak
Transport of kayaks to any landing within a 10 mile radius: $25
8:00 a.m. to dusk
Kayak Rules
1) Everyone must wear a life jacket.
2) Never paddle alone. Always at least two kayaks.
3) No styrofoam coolers: styrofoam poisons water sources.
4) Be courteous on the river. We are good neighbors to our community.
No shouting, screaming, or cursing please. Enjoy the beauty of the trip.
5) Drinking is highly discouraged. Don’t take unnecessary risks.
6) Don’t damage the equipment. We have to charge for repairs.
7) Everyone must wear a life jacket.
8) No glass bottles of any kind.
9) Don’t push off with the paddle. They can chip or break.
Kayak Suggestions:
If you don’t want to lose it don’t take it with you.
Things to take:
water bottle
weather parka
sunscreen
hat with visor
sunglasses
little waterproof bags
water shoes
Have fun!
Below is a fishing and/or boating map of our area with the legend below it.
Liability Waiver
We cannot rent a kayak or canoe without waivers from everyone who goes out in them. Waivers are signed at the time of your trip.
Northern Pike caught in nearby waters.
Kayakers Pushing off from Acorn Lodge on the River
Our kayaks are mostly 10' Sun Dolphin Arubas.
Kayakers launching off after a brief respite at Acorn Lodge Landing.
Nearby Launch Sites
