Forks Canoe Launch gives you public access to the water on Boardman River in Kingsley, MI. The next kayak launch is Beitner Park Kayak/Canoe Launch in Traverse City, about 11 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Kingsley, MI |
| Water | Boardman River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Kingsley: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Forks Canoe Launch is one of 4 public launches on Boardman River. Boardman River overview
Read more: How to launch a kayak or canoe.
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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch guide
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Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
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Forks Canoe Launch is in Kingsley, Michigan. We only have the map location of Forks Canoe Launch from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
Boardman River, in Kingsley.
Our data does not say whether Forks Canoe Launch charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Guernsey Lake SFCG Boat Launch in Kalkaska (4.7 miles), Kelly Park Boat Ramp in Kingsley (5.9 miles) and Bunker Hill Boat Launch in Traverse City (8.2 miles).
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