Paddling near Leland, MI

Leland sits on the Leelanau Peninsula in Leelanau County, Michigan, flanked by Lake Michigan to the west and a chain of inland lakes and rivers to the east. The area draws paddlers to a varied mix of flatwater: the Leland River, North Lake Leelanau, Glen Lake, Lake Leelanau, and open Lake Michigan coastline with dramatic perched sand dunes and clay cliffs. Rental outfitters operate throughout the peninsula, making it accessible for first-timers and experienced sea kayakers alike.