Monkey Island Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp on St. Joseph River in Mishawaka, IN. With 2 lanes, the line moves faster than at a single ramp. South Bend is the nearest big city, about 4.9 miles away. Closest alternative: Merrifield Park Boat Ramp in Mishawaka (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Mishawaka, IN |
| Water | St. Joseph River |
| Park | Monkey Island |
| Ramps | 2 launch lanes in the map data |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Indiana access sites: Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
Compare all 9 launches on St. Joseph River. All launches on St. Joseph River
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading 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.
Launch checklistNo ratings so far, so tell us how the ramp, the parking and the water were.
Monkey Island Boat Ramp is in Mishawaka, Indiana. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Monkey Island Boat Ramp.
It gives you access to St. Joseph River.
Our data does not say whether Monkey Island Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Monkey Island Boat Ramp and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Riverfront Park South Boating Access Site in Niles, about 11 miles away.
Merrifield Park Boat Ramp in Mishawaka (under 1 mile), Margaret H. Prickett Marina Park Boat Ramp in Osceola (1.8 miles) and Veteran's Memorial Park Boat Ramp in South Bend (3.5 miles).
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