INTERLOCHEN WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
A Day on Interlochen’s Quiet Water: Kayaks, SUPs and a Maui Mat for Eight Hours of Lake-Quiet
An 8-hour rental from Simple Adventures at Interlochen State Park that lets paddlers and stand-up surfers spend a full day exploring Michigan’s hidden waterways and connecting with local waterways conservation.
A Day on Interlochen’s Quiet Water: Kayaks, SUPs and a Maui Mat for Eight Hours of Lake-Quiet.
Set among the pines and clear water of Interlochen State Park, this full‑day rental lets you slip a kayak, stand‑up paddleboard or a Maui Mat into quiet bays and narrow channels—an uncomplicated way to spend a whole day outdoors and deepen an appreciation for Michigan’s waterways.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Kayaks, SUP Boards and the Maui Mat
The offering centers on small‑craft rentals—kayaks, stand‑up paddleboards and the inflatable Maui Mat—so you can choose how you want to move across the water.
A True Full‑Day Rental
This is an eight‑hour rental designed to give paddlers time to explore at a relaxed pace and settle into the rhythms of the lake and its tributaries.
Conservation Through Time Afloat
Beyond recreation, the operator frames the experience as a way to build awareness of Michigan’s waterways—spending time on the water is part of their outreach.
What the day feels like
How the Day Unfolds
Over the course of eight hours you launch from Interlochen State Park and make a slow circuit across the park’s water, choosing between paddling a kayak, standing on a SUP board, or floating on a Maui Mat; the format is deliberately unhurried so you can explore the quieter channels and shoreline that define this pocket of Michigan.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits—and who should check further details with the operator.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The offering is an eight‑hour rental; plan for a full day on the water and check seasonal opening of Interlochen State Park with the operator.
Rentals include small watercraft options—kayaks, SUP boards and a Maui Mat—so you can select the craft that fits your day on the lake.
This rental is offered by Simple Adventures and is based at Interlochen State Park in Michigan.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the rental?
The rental is for eight hours.
Where does the experience take place?
The rentals take place at Interlochen State Park in Interlochen, Michigan.
What types of craft are available?
Available craft include kayaks, stand‑up paddleboards and a Maui Mat.
Who operates the rentals?
The operator is Simple Adventures.
What is the goal of the experience beyond recreation?
The operator frames the day as a way to build awareness of and appreciation for Michigan’s waterways.