Baxter Bridge Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Manistee River in Kingsley, MI. Paddlers use it as well. The next public ramp is US-131 Roadside Park Boat Ramp in Manton, about 6.1 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Kingsley, MI |
| Water | Manistee River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for Baxter Bridge Boat Ramp: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Manistee River has 8 more public launches besides Baxter Bridge Boat Ramp. Boat ramps on Manistee River
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Illustration Paddlers
Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch guideNo ratings so far, so tell us how the ramp, the parking and the water were.
Baxter Bridge Boat Ramp is in Kingsley, Michigan. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Baxter Bridge Boat Ramp itself.
Baxter Bridge Boat Ramp is on Manistee River.
Fees for Baxter Bridge Boat Ramp are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Yes, kayaks and canoes can put in at Baxter Bridge Boat Ramp.
Old 131 Canoe Pull Out in Kingsley (under 1 mile), US-131 Roadside Park Boat Ramp in Manton (6.1 miles) and Harvey Bridge River Access in Kingsley (6.7 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby