Kayak and canoe launches on Sturgeon River, Michigan
8 launch sites on Sturgeon River from Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites. 2 are listed as hand, car-top or paddlecraft launches. 4 are trailer ramps.
Fees: 0 list no fee, 6 list a fee, 2 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.
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- Loretto Sturgeon River · Boat ramp (trailer)
Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Meadows · Boating access site
Entry: Michigan Recreation Passport required (Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Natural (dirt, sand or mud)
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- Natural bank (dirt, sand or mud): wear sandals or water shoes with grippy soles that stay on in mud. (REI Expert Advice)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Norway Reservoir · Boat ramp (trailer)
Entry: Michigan Recreation Passport required (Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
- Otter Lake Dam · Boat ramp (trailer)
Entry: Michigan Recreation Passport required (Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Rondo · Hand launch / carry-in
Entry: Michigan Recreation Passport required (Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Dock or boarding float
- Yes
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 48 m (160 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -18 ft (about 12% average grade)
- Steep bank: lower the boat bow-first, keep your weight low, and enter where the water is calm and deep enough to float the hull. (REI Expert Advice)
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Sturgeon River · Boating access site
Entry: Michigan Recreation Passport required (Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Natural (dirt, sand or mud)
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- Natural bank (dirt, sand or mud): wear sandals or water shoes with grippy soles that stay on in mud. (REI Expert Advice)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Sturgeon River Sloughs · Boat ramp (trailer)
Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Trowbridge Road · Hand launch / carry-in
Entry: Michigan Recreation Passport required (Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Steps
- Steps to the water
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- Stairs or steps to the water: two-person carry recommended; wheels won't help on steps. (REI Expert Advice)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Michigan paddling rules
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Data shown as published by the agency or mapped source; launch details and fees change, so check the official source before you go.