Branstrom Park Public Boat Launch, a public boat ramp on Kempf Lake, is located in Fremont. Grand Rapids is the nearest big city, about 38 miles away. Closest alternative: New Bridge Boat Launch in Newaygo (7.9 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Fremont, MI |
| Water | Kempf Lake |
| Park | Branstrom Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Fremont: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Our checklist: 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.
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Branstrom Park Public Boat Launch is in Fremont, Michigan. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Branstrom Park Public Boat Launch itself.
Branstrom Park Public Boat Launch is on Kempf Lake.
We don't have fee information for Branstrom Park Public Boat Launch, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Paddlers can usually use Branstrom Park Public Boat Launch. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Broken-out Bridge access in Fremont, about 8.3 miles away.
New Bridge Boat Launch in Newaygo (7.9 miles), Vida Weaver Park Boat Launch in Fremont (8.1 miles) and Broken-out Bridge access in Fremont (8.3 miles).
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