You'll find Gleason's Landing in Baldwin. It's a public boat ramp. From Grand Rapids it's roughly 64 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Reed Lake Boat Launch in Baldwin is 2.9 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Baldwin, MI |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Michigan access sites: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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 checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Gleason's Landing is in Baldwin, Michigan. There is no street address for Gleason's Landing in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
Our data does not say whether Gleason's Landing charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Broken-out Bridge access in Fremont, about 23 miles away.
Reed Lake Boat Launch in Baldwin (2.9 miles), M-37 Bridge Boat Launch in Baldwin (3.6 miles) and Big Star Lake Boat Launch in Baldwin (4.1 miles).
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