River Bend Park Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Bear River, is located in Petoskey. The next public ramp is Bear River Valley Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Petoskey, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Petoskey, MI |
| Water | Bear River |
| Park | River Bend Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for River Bend Park Boat Ramp: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
River Bend Park Boat Ramp is one of 3 public launches on Bear River. Boat ramps on Bear River
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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.
Launch checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
River Bend Park Boat Ramp is in Petoskey, Michigan. Open the map link to see where River Bend Park Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
It gives you access to Bear River.
Our data does not say whether River Bend Park Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at River Bend Park Boat Ramp clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Jones Landing Boat Ramp in Petoskey, about 3.8 miles away.
Bear River Valley Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Petoskey (under 1 mile), Jones Landing Boat Ramp in Petoskey (3.8 miles) and Josephine Ford Park Boat Ramp in Harbor Springs (5 miles).
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