Benton Township River Park Boat Launch is a public boat ramp in Saint Joseph, MI. It's inside Benton Park. South Bend is the nearest big city, about 28 miles away. Closest alternative: Riverview Park Boat Launch in Saint Joseph (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Saint Joseph, MI |
| Water | Benton Township River |
| Park | Benton Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in Michigan, including Benton Township River Park Boat Launch: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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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Benton Township River Park Boat Launch is in Saint Joseph, Michigan. Open the map link to see where Benton Township River Park Boat Launch sits on the shore.
Benton Township River Park Boat Launch is on Benton Township River.
We don't have fee information for Benton Township River Park Boat Launch, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Kayaks are usually fine at Benton Township River Park Boat Launch as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Coloma Water Access in Coloma, about 12 miles away.
Riverview Park Boat Launch in Saint Joseph (under 1 mile), Carronde Park Boat Ramp in Saint Joseph (1 mile) and Charles Yarbrough Riverview Drive Park Boat Ramp in Benton Harbor (2.8 miles).
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