Erdman Road End is a public boat ramp on Grand River in Portland, MI. There's no launch fee according to the map data. From Lansing it's roughly 20 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: Portland Dam Portage in Portland (5.1 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Portland, MI |
| Water | Grand River |
| Surface | natural ground |
| Launch fee | free |
Rules and closures near Portland: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Erdman Road End is one of 23 public launches on Grand River. Grand River overview
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.
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Erdman Road End is in Portland, Michigan. We only have the map location of Erdman Road End from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
Erdman Road End is on Grand River.
According to the map data there is no fee at Erdman Road End.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Erdman Road End clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Towner Road Boating Access Site in Portland, about under 1 mile away.
Towner Road Boating Access Site in Portland (under 1 mile), Portland Dam Portage in Portland (5.1 miles) and Webber Dam Boad Access Site in Portland (9.8 miles).
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