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Access Site MI

Boardman River

Boardman River

Source: michigan_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Traverse City, MI
County: Grand Traverse County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.65094976, -85.59065657
790 Boardman Acre Dr, Traverse City, MI 49696, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Boardman River at Beitner Road near Traverse City, MI Same River 2.6 mi away
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Boardman River above Brown Bridge Road near Mayfield, MI Same River 7.6 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Boardman River
1 run
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II Downstream from here (3.2 mi to put-in) 6 mi. S. of Traverse City (5.3 miles)
4.5 mi 16 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This developed boat access on the Boardman River in Traverse City offers convenient entry to a scenic urban waterway. Located less than a mile from Supply Road on Brown Bridge Road, the site features a platform launch suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small motorboats, along with a newly renovated parking area and vault toilet facilities.

The Boardman River through downtown Traverse City is popular for recreational paddling, fishing, and sightseeing. The scenic downtown river walk provides a pleasant paddling experience with multiple options for exploring both the urban waterway and quieter sections of the river. This access point makes it easy to launch for a variety of water-based activities, whether you're looking for a short paddle through town or longer excursions along the river corridor.