Hawk Island County Park Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Red Cedar River in Lansing, MI. The map data shows 2 launch lanes, which helps on busy weekends. The next public ramp is Sweeney's Landing in Lansing, about 2.5 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Lansing, MI |
| Water | Red Cedar River |
| Park | Hawk Island County Park |
| Ramps | 2 launch lanes in the map data |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in Michigan, including Hawk Island County Park Boat Ramp: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Hawk Island County Park Boat Ramp is one of 3 public launches on Red Cedar River. Red Cedar River overview
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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 checklist
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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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Hawk Island County Park Boat Ramp is in Lansing, Michigan. We have no street address for Hawk Island County Park Boat Ramp, only its exact position on the map.
Red Cedar River, in Lansing.
The map data has no fee details for Hawk Island County Park Boat Ramp, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Hawk Island County Park Boat Ramp clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Maguire Park Kayak Launch in Lansing, about under 1 mile away.
Maguire Park Kayak Launch in Lansing (under 1 mile), Sweeney's Landing in Lansing (2.5 miles) and Grand River Park Boat Ramp in Lansing (3.4 miles).
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