Smith Park Boat Launch gives you public access to the water on Saginaw River in Essexville, MI. Lansing is the nearest big city, about 71 miles away. If it's full, Independence Boat Launch Park Boat Ramp in Bay City is 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Essexville, MI |
| Water | Saginaw River |
| Park | Smith Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in Michigan, including Smith Park Boat Launch: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Saginaw River has 3 more public launches besides Smith Park Boat Launch. All launches on Saginaw River
Step by step: 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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Smith Park Boat Launch is in Essexville, Michigan. There is no street address for Smith Park Boat Launch in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
Saginaw River, in Essexville.
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Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Tittabawassee Riverfront Park Kayak Launch in Midland, about 20 miles away.
Independence Boat Launch Park Boat Ramp in Bay City (1 mile), Golson Boat Launch in Bay City (1 mile) and Saginaw River Mouth Boat Launch in Essexville (1.7 miles).
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