Rifle River
# Rifle River

Rifle River is a 60.3-mile-long (97.0 km) river in the U.S. state of Michigan. It rises in northeastern Ogemaw County and flows through Arenac County to enter Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron. Once a logging river during the Michigan forestry boom at the turn of the 20th century, the river is now primarily used for recreation, and is a state-designated natural river. It is a popular river for canoeing, with no portages or dams and an average depth of 18 inches, to 5 feet in downtown Omer. It is also known for having one of the best White Sucker (Catostomus commersonii) runs in the state of Michigan, in the spring.

## Canoe liveries serving the Rifle River

Several private canoe operators provide equipment rental and transportation for river trips along the Rifle River.

Twining, Michigan

* Whispering Pines Campground and Canoe Livery.

Sterling, Michigan (Central portion of the Rifle River - Most Popular)

* Rifle River Campground & Canoe Livery
* River View Campground & Canoe Livery
* Whites Campground & Canoe Livery

Omer, Michigan (Lower portion of the Rifle River)

* Big Bend Campground & Canoe Rental
* Riverbend Campground & Canoe Rental
* Russell's Canoe Livery
