Four Mile Boat Launch gives you public access to the water on Thunder Bay River in Alpena, MI. The next public ramp is Lake Winyah East Boat Launch in Alpena, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Alpena, MI |
| Water | Thunder Bay River |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Lighting | not lit at night |
State agency for boat ramps around Alpena: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Thunder Bay River has 2 more public launches besides Four Mile Boat Launch. Thunder Bay River overview
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Four Mile Boat Launch is in Alpena, Michigan. We have no street address for Four Mile Boat Launch, only its exact position on the map.
It gives you access to Thunder Bay River.
We have no fee details for Four Mile Boat Launch, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayac/Canoe Launch in Alpena, about 3.1 miles away.
Lake Winyah East Boat Launch in Alpena (under 1 mile), Kayac/Canoe Launch in Alpena (3.1 miles) and Alpena County Fairgrounds Boat Launch in Alpena (3.7 miles).
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