Saugatuck Public Launch Ramp is a public boat ramp on Kalamazoo River at 528 Water Street in Douglas, MI. The launch sits in Wicks Park. The drive from Grand Rapids covers roughly 34 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, Mount Baldhead Park Boat Ramp in Douglas is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | 528 Water Street Saugatuck, MI 49453 |
| Water | Kalamazoo River |
| Park | Wicks Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in Michigan, including Saugatuck Public Launch Ramp: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Saugatuck Public Launch Ramp is one of 8 public launches on Kalamazoo River. All launches on Kalamazoo River
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.
The address is 528 Water Street, Saugatuck, MI 49453. The directions button above takes you to the map pin.
Kalamazoo River, in Douglas.
The map data has no fee details for Saugatuck Public Launch Ramp, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Saugatuck Public Launch Ramp clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Wade's Bayou Memorial Park Boat Ramp in Douglas, about 1 mile away.
Mount Baldhead Park Boat Ramp in Douglas (under 1 mile), Union Street Launch Ramp in Douglas (under 1 mile) and Wade's Bayou Memorial Park Boat Ramp in Douglas (1 mile).
Boat Ramps Nearby