Bay City State Park Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp on Kawkawlin River in Bay City, MI. Lansing is the nearest big city, about 72 miles away. Closest alternative: Saginaw River Mouth Boat Launch in Essexville (4.5 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Bay City, MI |
| Water | Kawkawlin River |
| Park | Bay City State Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for Bay City State Park Boat Ramp: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Compare all 3 launches on Kawkawlin River. All launches on Kawkawlin River
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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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Bay City State Park Boat Ramp is in Bay City, Michigan. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Bay City State Park Boat Ramp.
It gives you access to Kawkawlin River.
The map data has no fee details for Bay City State Park Boat Ramp, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Kayaks are usually fine at Bay City State Park Boat Ramp as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Tittabawassee Riverfront Park Kayak Launch in Midland, about 16 miles away.
Saginaw River Mouth Boat Launch in Essexville (4.5 miles), Independence Boat Launch Park Boat Ramp in Bay City (4.8 miles) and Golson Boat Launch in Bay City (4.8 miles).
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