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Access Site MI

Big Sable River

Big Sable River

Source: michigan_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

City: Grant Township, MI
County: Mason County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.08535637, -86.37322027
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About This Access Site
This boat ramp in Grant Township provides convenient access to the scenic Big Sable River, which flows through Ludington State Park in a slow-moving 1-mile stretch to Lake Michigan. The ramp is well-maintained with ample parking available for vehicles and trailers. Both the ramp and nearby Hamlin Lake dam area are popular put-in points for paddlers exploring this section of river.

The Big Sable River is ideal for recreational paddlers of all skill levels, with most trips being a 2-mile out-and-back paddle from the dam to the river's mouth at Lake Michigan. The calm, slow-moving water makes it suitable for kayaking, canoeing, and tubing. The Ludington State Park Canoe Trail offers a scenic paddling route, and maps are available at the site. This section is also known as an excellent fishing destination for those interested in combining paddling with angling.