Boat Ramps Nearby
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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps near Kentwood, MI
There's no public boat ramp or launch inside Kentwood that we know of. The closest is Canoe and Kayak Launch in Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids, about 5.7 miles away.
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Boat ramps near Kentwood
- 5.7 mi Canoe and Kayak Launch in Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Kayak launch
- 5.9 mi John Collins Park Boat Launch Grand Rapids Boat rampKayak launch
- 7 mi Millennium Park Boat Ramp Grandville Boat ramp
- 7 mi Johnson Park Boat Launch Grandville Boat ramp
- 7.2 mi Johnson Park Kayak Launch Grandville Kayak launch
- 7.4 mi Sixth Street Dam Boat Launch Grand Rapids Boat ramp
- 7.9 mi Leslie E. Tassell Park Kayak Launch Grand Rapids Kayak launchFree
- 7.9 mi Fishing Terrace Grand Rapids Fishing pier
- 8.5 mi Green Lake Boat Launch Caledonia Boat ramp
- 9.1 mi Riverside Park Boat Launch Grand Rapids Boat ramp
Launching near Kentwood at a glance
| Boat ramps | 6 |
|---|---|
| Kayak and canoe launches | 4 |
| Fishing piers and access | 1 |
| Marked free | 1 |
The launches near Kentwood sit on Grand River, Reeds Lake, Thornapple River, Millennium Park Lake, Green Lake.
See every ramp on Grand River, Thornapple River.
Michigan rules to know
- Michigan law says drain plugs out, water drained and plants removed before you trailer away, or risk a fine of up to $100.
- Anyone born on or after July 1, 1996 needs a Michigan boating safety certificate to operate a motorboat, and most personal watercraft operators need one too.
Official access sites and closures: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
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Where is the closest boat ramp to Kentwood, MI?
We don't know of a launch inside Kentwood itself. The closest is Canoe and Kayak Launch in Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids, about 5.7 miles away in a straight line. Others nearby: John Collins Park Boat Launch (Grand Rapids, 5.9 miles), Millennium Park Boat Ramp (Grandville, 7 miles) and Johnson Park Boat Launch (Grandville, 7 miles).
How many public boat ramps and launches are near Kentwood?
We list 10 or more within about 40 miles.
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