BW3's Kayak & Canoe Launch is a kayak and canoe launch on Clinton River in Auburn Hills, MI. It's listed as free to use. Sterling Heights is the nearest big city, about 19 miles away. Closest alternative: Clinton River Canoe Site River Access in Waterford (1 mile).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Auburn Hills, MI |
| Water | Clinton River |
| Launch fee | free |
| Trailers | no trailers (carry-in only) |
Before driving to BW3's Kayak & Canoe Launch, check closures with Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Compare all 10 launches on Clinton River. Clinton River overview
Step by step: How to launch a kayak or canoe.
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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch guide
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Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
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BW3's Kayak & Canoe Launch is in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Open the map link to see where BW3's Kayak & Canoe Launch sits on the shore.
Clinton River, in Auburn Hills.
BW3's Kayak & Canoe Launch is marked as free in the map data, though rules can change, so look at the signs when you arrive.
Clinton River Canoe Site River Access in Waterford (1 mile), Loon Lake Boating Access in Waterford (1.9 miles) and Kayak/Canoe Launch in Waterford in Waterford (2.2 miles).
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