BARK RIVER Self-Guided 3 Hour Tour
How it works:
Make a reservation with Prs Watersports by call or text specifying the equipment you need.
At the time of your reservation, you meet Prs Watersports at the Lower Nemahbin Launch (or Summit Park and Ride holidays/peak times), verify release forms, and complete payment with cash or credit card.
After the orientation, you paddle the Bark River, and finish at Genesee Lake Road to be returned to your car.
What’s included:
Kayak, paddle, life vest
Cost:
$45 Single kayak $65 Tandem Kayak/Canoe
Locations used:
Main Launch/Parking: Lower Nemahbin 1623 Sugar Island Rd
Alternate Parking: Summit Park and Ride
Alternate Launch: HWY P bridge
Take out: Genesee Lake Road
Where will I paddle?
You will paddle from Lower Nemahbin Lake, and enter the Bark River. At the Sawyer Road Bridge, you portage across the road and continue for another 2+ miles through Crooked Lake. You text your location and soon arrive at the Genesee Lake Road Bridge where you get out, and ride the shuttle back to your car.
Restrooms:
No restrooms at the Launch
Lake country trail (before or after paddling)
I94 Launch (on the water)
What to Bring:
- Water shoes or shoes you can get wet
- Drinking water
- Optional small cooler/towel
You choose where to spend time:
- The River section from Hwy P to the takeout on Genesee Lake Road takes about an hour. Bark River, Nemahbin Lakes, or Crooked Lake.
- There are locations to swim in the river sections of the tour as well as Nemahbin Lakes.
- Often the water in the river is much warmer than the lakes, this is ideal in spring and fall.
Expect to see:
- Clear gentle flowing water with mainly sand or rocky bottom
- Herons, cranes, ducks, geese, songbirds, swallows, redwing blackbirds
- Many species of turtles, frogs, fish (panfish pike, bass, darters etc.)
- Muskrat, deer, fox, beaver
FAQ:
* Can I launch/pick up at your address?
– NO!
– This is the administrative office only
* Where do I meet Prs Watersports?
– Usually 1623 Sugar Island Rd. The alternate location is the Summit Park and Ride.
* Can a child ride in a single kayak/SUP with me?
– No, singles are only USCG rated for ONE person
* How late can I rent?
– Typicaly 6 PM
– All rentals need to be returned 1/2 hour before sunset
* How large can my group be?
– We can accomadate 40+ people for events.
– Our Shuttle is rated for 14 passengers.
* What time of year are you open?
– April 1st to November 1st
Bark River