Big Bear Adventures

4271 South Straits Highway, Indian River, MI 49749
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For more than 50 years, we have been providing
memorable outdoor experiences for guests of all ages and skill levels. Paddle
the crystal-clear Sturgeon River (the fastest in Michigan's Lower Peninsula!)
on our exciting Kayak, Raft, Tube-Tracker, and Tube trips. Explore Northern
Michigan’s premier off-roading destination and forested trails on one of our
Guided Side-by-Side Tours. Test your ability while having fun on our 18-Hole
Adventure Golf Course, or our Ropes Challenge Course and Bumper Boats! Experience
winter's splendor on our unique Guided Winter Raft trips, X-C Ski or Snowshoe
rentals. We can accommodate groups of all sizes and Group Packages are
available

Local: (231) 238-8181
Fax: (231) 238-4500

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Review Rating: 5 out of 5
amandapH526EN | February 2025
This trip was awesome!
I would highly recommend. The staff were all friendly and helpful. Sean our guide was fun and great at getting us down the river. The sites with all the snow were beautiful. It was snowing while we...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Sue W | January 2025
Winter rafting is amazing!
It has been on my bucket list to do a winter raft ride. It was so much fun! The weather was perfect - lots of snow on the ground, a sunny January day with unusual 40 degree temps. The Sturgeon River...
Review Rating: 1 out of 5
Vacation67372649074 | August 2024
Zero compassion, zero customer service. Do Better.
I've tubed this river many times and know the obstacles and dangers. We were warned the river was high and fast and still chose to go. Thats on us. In our group of 35, we had 3 people almost drown...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Angela D | August 2024
family side by side rental
We were looking to do something different with the kids and rented two side by sides for the guided tour. The online registration went smoothly, the safety gear fit well. The side by side vehicles...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
dforberg | August 2024
Great day on the Sturgeon in Tube Trackers!
Used Big Bear Adventure to spend the day on the Sturgeon River. We had ages 13-50. We rented Tube Trackers and went on the 2 hour trip. There are some definite obstacles on the fast moving river, but...

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Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5

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Features
  • Family-friendly
  • Pet-friendly
  • Open Year-round
  • WiFi
Season(s) of Operation
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter
Accessible Travel
Accessible Travel Amenities
  • Shuttle Service

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