Indian River (LP)
About
A 3-mile lake-connector channel running through the village of Indian River, MI between Burt Lake (upstream) and Mullett Lake (downstream). Part of the Inland Waterway, a 40-mile chain of lakes and rivers historically used by the Odawa, then by 19th-century loggers, and today by recreational paddlers connecting Conway through Cheboygan to Lake Huron. The current is gentle, the channel is generally wide and deep enough for canoes, kayaks, and small powerboats, and the village shoreline gives easy bank access. Not to be confused with the Indian River in the Upper Peninsula (Hiawatha National Forest, 26 mi, National Wild & Scenic) — those are two distinct rivers that share the same name.
River conditions are community-verified. CFS ranges, difficulty ratings, and access points may not reflect every flow level or seasonal change. Always check current conditions, scout unfamiliar rapids, and paddle within your skill level.