You'll find John Collins Park Boat Launch on Reeds Lake in Grand Rapids. It's a public boat ramp. Kayaks and canoes can launch here too. Closest alternative: Sixth Street Dam Boat Launch in Grand Rapids (3.5 miles).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Water | Reeds Lake |
| Park | John Collins Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Parking | parking on site |
Official Michigan access sites: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Paddlers
Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch 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.
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John Collins Park Boat Launch is in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Open the map link to see where John Collins Park Boat Launch sits on the shore.
Reeds Lake, in Grand Rapids.
We have no fee details for John Collins Park Boat Launch, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Yes, kayaks and canoes can put in at John Collins Park Boat Launch.
Canoe and Kayak Launch in Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids (under 1 mile), Sixth Street Dam Boat Launch in Grand Rapids (3.5 miles) and Riverside Park Boat Launch in Grand Rapids (4.5 miles).
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