Boat Ramps NearbyBoat ramps on Muskegon River
We count 15 places to get onto Muskegon River, Michigan, from Big Rapids to White Cloud. 13 are boat ramps for trailers with 17 lanes in total, 2 are fishing piers or access sites.
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Fishing peir (Northwest)
Big Rapids -
Fishing peir (Northwest 2)
Big Rapids -
River Bend Bluffs Boat Launch
Big Rapids -
tube launch
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Newaygo State Park Boat Ramp
Howard City -
Mill Iron Boat Launch
Muskegon -
Pere Marquette Park Boat Ramp
Muskegon -
Anderson Flats Boat Launch
Newaygo -
Henning Park Boat Launch
Newaygo -
New Bridge Boat Launch
Newaygo -
Pine Street Boat Launch
Newaygo -
Thornapple Public Boat Launch
Newaygo -
Sandy Beach County Park Boat Ramp
White Cloud · 3 lanes
Muskegon River at a glance
| Launches | 15 |
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| Boat ramps | 13 |
| Fishing piers and access | 2 |
| Towns | Big Rapids, Evart, Fremont, Howard City, Muskegon, Newaygo, White Cloud |
- Michigan law says drain plugs out, water drained and plants removed before you trailer away, or risk a fine of up to $100.
Read before you go: launching a boat, ramp etiquette, launch fees.
For a day on Muskegon River
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Muskegon River: questions and answers
Where can you launch a boat on Muskegon River?
We list 15 public launches on Muskegon River around Big Rapids, Evart, Fremont and Howard City: Fishing peir (Northwest), Fishing peir (Northwest 2), River Bend Bluffs Boat Launch, tube launch and Riverside Park West Boat Ramp and 10 more.
Are the boat ramps on Muskegon River free?
1 of the 15 launches charge a fee according to the map data. For the others we have no fee details.
Can you kayak on Muskegon River?
Usually yes. None of the 15 launches on Muskegon River is tagged as a dedicated kayak launch, but paddlers can put in at the side of most ramps when the lane is clear.
Is there a fishing pier on Muskegon River?
Yes: Fishing peir (Northwest) and Fishing peir (Northwest 2).
What should boaters on Muskegon River know about invasive species?
In Michigan you must remove all drain plugs, drain the water and clear plants from boat and trailer before you drive away. Fines go up to $100.