Tompkins Bridge gives you public access to the water on Grand River in Leslie, MI. It's listed as free to use. Concrete ramp into shallow water. Lansing is the nearest big city, about 24 miles away. Closest alternative: McArthur Park Launch in Eaton Rapids (9.6 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Leslie, MI |
| Water | Grand River |
| Park | Tompkins Bridge |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | free |
Official public water access in Michigan, including Tompkins Bridge: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Grand River has 22 more public launches besides Tompkins Bridge. Boat ramps on Grand River
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
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Tompkins Bridge is in Leslie, Michigan. There is no street address for Tompkins Bridge in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
It gives you access to Grand River.
According to the map data there is no fee at Tompkins Bridge.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Tompkins Bridge. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Porter Street Canoe Dock in Albion, about 15 miles away.
McArthur Park Launch in Eaton Rapids (9.6 miles), Gordon Lake Boat Launch in Albion (11 miles) and Narrow Lake Boat Launch in Olivet (13 miles).
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