Paddling in Michigan
Explore 1,513 kayak launches, boat ramps, and paddling destinations across Michigan.
Best Paddling in Michigan
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Au Sable River Public Access (Grayling)
Michigan
Stephan Bridge Access
Michigan
Hessel/Clark Township Marina
Michigan · ~0 mi from Hessel
Nahma
Michigan · ~0 mi from Nahma
Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor
Michigan · ~1 mi from Elk Rapids
Escanaba
Michigan · ~1 mi from Wells
Kipling
Michigan · ~1 mi from Gladstone
Cedarville Harbor
Michigan · ~1 mi from Cedarville
Northport Harbor
Michigan · ~1 mi from Northport
Petty's Bayou
Michigan · ~1 mi from Spring Lake
Suttons Bay Marina
Michigan · ~1 mi from Suttons Bay
Thunder Bay River
Michigan · ~1 mi from Atlanta
Garden Bay
Michigan · ~1 mi from Garden
Van Cleve Park
Michigan · ~1 mi from Gladstone
Ahgosatown Landing and Marina
Michigan · ~2 mi from Omena
Clinch Park
Michigan · ~2 mi from Traverse City
Lloyd's Bayou
Michigan · ~2 mi from Spring Lake
Petoskey City Marina
Michigan · ~1 mi from Petoskey
Fish Dam Campground
Michigan · ~2 mi from Cooks
Northport Boatyard
Michigan · ~2 mi from Northport
Witz Marina and Campground
Michigan · ~2 mi from Skanee
Emerick Park
Michigan · ~2 mi from Hillman
Chassel Centennial Park
Michigan · ~2 mi from Chassell
Ludington Park
Michigan · ~3 mi from Escanaba
Gray Lane
Michigan · ~3 mi from Nunica
Cypress Street
Michigan · ~3 mi from Nunica
Greilickville Harbor
Michigan · ~3 mi from Traverse City
Tahquamenon River
Michigan · ~3 mi from Paradise
Bay Harbor Lake Marina
Michigan · ~4 mi from Petoskey
East Arm Grand Traverse Bay
Michigan · ~4 mi from Acme
Rapid River
Michigan · ~4 mi from Rapid River
Bay County Pinconning Park
Michigan · ~4 mi from Pinconning
Fort Drummond Marina and Resort
Michigan · ~4 mi from De Tour Village
Sunken Lake
Michigan · ~4 mi from Posen
West Arm Grand Traverse Bay (West)
Michigan · ~4 mi from Suttons Bay
Bowers Harbor
Michigan · ~5 mi from Old Mission
East Coggins Road
Michigan · ~5 mi from Pinconning
Fayette State Park Campground
Michigan · ~5 mi from Garden
Main Ottawa Landing
Michigan · ~5 mi from Fennville
Ogontz Bay
Michigan · ~6 mi from Nahma
Stonington
Michigan · ~6 mi from Escanaba
Carp River Road
Michigan · ~7 mi from Saint Ignace
Tuscola County County Canal
Michigan · ~5 mi from Unionville
Tuscola County County Canal
Michigan · ~5 mi from Unionville
Homer Lake
Michigan · ~0 mi from Homer
Lake George
Michigan · ~0 mi from Lake George
Penfold Park
Michigan · ~0 mi from Elberta
2nd Avenue
Michigan · ~0 mi from Filer City
Bobcat Lake
Michigan · ~0 mi from Marenisco
Bridge Street
Michigan · ~0 mi from East Jordan
Brimley State Park
Michigan · ~0 mi from Brimley
Caseville Harbor
Michigan · ~0 mi from Caseville
Cedar Street
Michigan · ~0 mi from Port Sanilac
Cheryls Landing and Marina
Michigan · ~0 mi from Cadillac
Crooked Lake
Michigan · ~0 mi from Atlanta
Duck Lake
Michigan · ~0 mi from Highland
Eastport
Michigan · ~0 mi from Eastport
Elk Rapids Marina
Michigan · ~0 mi from Elk Rapids
Frankfort Municipal Marina
Michigan · ~0 mi from Frankfort
Higgins Lake West
Michigan · ~0 mi from Higgins Lake
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I kayak in Michigan?
Michigan has 1,513 public kayak launch points listed on The Paddling Hub. Popular water body types include lakes, rivers, bays, creeks, reservoirs.
Are there beginner-friendly paddling spots in Michigan?
Yes! Many of the 1,513 beginner-rated locations in Michigan offer calm waters and easy boat ramp access, making them perfect for new paddlers.
Do I need a permit to kayak in Michigan?
Permit requirements vary by location. Most public boat ramps in Michigan are free to access, though some state parks may charge an entrance or parking fee. Check individual location details for specific requirements.