Three Days on the Brule: U-Haul Rentals from Brule River Canoe Rental

U-Haul - 3 Day Rentals puts a simple, flexible paddle trip within reach on the Brule River in Brule, Wisconsin. For three days of river running, this self-service rental bundles canoe and kayak options, basic safety gear, and the shuttle that turns a point-to-point route into an easy one-way float. Prices for equipment start at about $65 and go up to $137 depending on craft and demand. To begin, head to Brule River Office and pick your boat, throw on a PFD, and push into water framed by northern hardwoods and open wetlands.

The Brule River here is a working river: gravel bars, riffles, and short, playful rapids alternate with long, gliding pools. Expect stands of red pine and paper birch along the banks, patches of cattail marsh, and clear water that rides over glacially scoured bedrock and shallow gravel shoals. Key features on most three‑day routes include sandy takeout beaches ideal for camp lunches, braided channels that invite a careful line, and tight bends that test edging and ferry skills. Local anglers prize the river for trout and smallmouth bass; paddlers come for the mix of calm and lively water.

What sets this rental apart in a region of outfitters is its range: family canoes, tandem and single recreational kayaks, sea kayaks, whitewater kayaks with helmets and spray skirts, plus stand-up paddleboards. Each craft category includes paddles, PFDs, and shuttle service per the rental terms—so you spend your time on water, not worrying about logistics. The three-day window gives flexibility to linger at a back-channel campsite, work on strokes between rapids, or run a longer downstream section at a relaxed pace.

Practical things to know: this is a self-service experience—skills like basic paddling, boat handling, and river-reading are helpful. Pack dry bags, a repair kit, and food for the days you’ll be off-grid. Summer fills quickly; holiday weekends push rates toward the top end of the scale. For a first-time multi-day paddle in northern Wisconsin, these rentals balance convenience with capability: affordable gear, inclusive shuttles, and access to a river that feels both approachable and alive. Whether you’re teaching kids to steer a canoe or chasing a few playful rapids in a whitewater kayak, U-Haul - 3 Day Rentals is a practical way to experience the Brule River on your own terms.

Local knowledge pays dividends: ask at the Brule River Office about favored put-ins, seasonal low-water routes, and primitive campsites that avoid crowded banks. Bring insect repellent in early summer and a river map for navigation. Leave no trace practices—pack out waste, avoid widening campsites, and respect shoreline vegetation—help keep the Brule healthy for anglers, paddlers, and the loons and otters that are regular river companions.