tube launch, a public boat ramp on Muskegon River, is located in Big Rapids. It's about 52 miles from Grand Rapids, MI, as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Townline Lake Boat Launch in Big Rapids (2.3 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Big Rapids, MI |
| Water | Muskegon River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Michigan access sites: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Muskegon River has 14 more public launches besides tube launch. Muskegon River overview
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
tube launch is in Big Rapids, Michigan. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of tube launch.
tube launch is on Muskegon River.
We have no fee details for tube launch, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Kayaks are usually fine at tube launch as long as trailers can still get through.
Fishing peir (Northwest 2) in Big Rapids (under 1 mile), Fishing peir (Northwest) in Big Rapids (under 1 mile) and Townline Lake Boat Launch in Big Rapids (2.3 miles).
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