Boat Ramps NearbyBoat ramps on St. Joseph River
There are 8 public access points on the St. Joseph River in Michigan. 7 are boat ramps for trailers with 11 lanes in total, 1 suits kayaks and canoes.
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Charles Yarbrough Riverview Drive Park Boat Ramp
Benton Harbor · 4 lanes -
Jasper Dairy Road Boat Launch
Berrien Springs -
Shamrock Park Boat Launch
Berrien Springs -
Carronde Park Boat Ramp
Saint Joseph -
Riverview Park Boat Launch
Saint Joseph
Launching on St. Joseph River
| Launches | 8 |
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| Boat ramps | 7 |
| Kayak and canoe launches | 1 |
| Towns | Benton Harbor, Berrien Springs, Buchanan, Niles, Saint Joseph |
- 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.
Guides: launching a boat, ramp etiquette, launch fees.
For a day on St. Joseph River
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St. Joseph River: questions and answers
Where can you launch a boat on St. Joseph River?
We list 8 public launches on St. Joseph River around Benton Harbor, Berrien Springs, Buchanan and Niles: Charles Yarbrough Riverview Drive Park Boat Ramp, Jasper Dairy Road Boat Launch, Shamrock Park Boat Launch, Buchanan St. Joseph River Boat Launch and Riverfront Park South Boating Access Site and 3 more.
Does it cost money to launch on St. Joseph River?
No fee details are recorded for St. Joseph River, so check with the agency that manages each ramp.
Where can you launch a kayak on St. Joseph River?
Riverfront Park South Boating Access Site is suitable for kayaks and canoes. Paddlers can usually also launch at the side of the boat ramps.
What should boaters on St. Joseph River know about invasive species?
Michigan law says drain plugs out, water drained and plants removed before you trailer away, or risk a fine of up to $100.