Nelson Park Kayak Launch is a kayak and canoe launch on Chippewa River in Mount Pleasant, MI. Launching at Nelson Park Kayak Launch is free. Concrete ramp. From Lansing it's roughly 61 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Pickens Fields Kayak Launch in Mount Pleasant is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Mount Pleasant, MI |
| Water | Chippewa River |
| Park | Nelson Park |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | free |
| Wheelchair | not accessible |
Rules and closures near Mount Pleasant: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Nelson Park Kayak Launch is one of 7 public launches on Chippewa River. Boat ramps on Chippewa River
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Nelson Park Kayak Launch is in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Nelson Park Kayak Launch itself.
It gives you access to Chippewa River.
According to the map data there is no fee at Nelson Park Kayak Launch.
Pickens Fields Kayak Launch in Mount Pleasant (under 1 mile), Mill Pond Park Kayak Launch in Mount Pleasant (under 1 mile) and Chipp-A-Water Park Kayak Launch in Mount Pleasant (under 1 mile).
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