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Access Site MI

Burke Creek

Menominee River

Source: michigan_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Stephenson, MI
County: Menominee County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.35429850, -87.79294903
N9081 Snakey Lake Rd, Stephenson, MI 49887, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Menominee River at Koss, MI Same River 5 mi away
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Menominee River near Mc Allister, WI Same River 6.6 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Menominee River
3 runs
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
IV Upstream from here (16.6 mi from take-out) C) Pemene Falls (0.2 miles) *Fee Area*
0.1 mi 24 ft/mi
II-III Upstream from here (20.8 mi from take-out) B) Quiver Falls (0.3 miles) *Fee Area*
0.3 mi 9 ft/mi
II-IV Upstream from here (29.7 mi from take-out) A) Piers Gorge: Niagara to Hwy.8 (0.5-2.9 miles) *Fee Area*
2.7 mi 15 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Located in Stephenson on the Menominee River, Burke Creek offers a well-maintained public access point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters. The ramp is approximately 16 feet wide with ample parking for vehicles with trailers, making it suitable for launching various watercraft. Annual launch permits are required and can be obtained through the City of Menominee Recreation Department or at River Park Campground office (available starting May 22 each year).

The Menominee River is a substantial 115-mile waterway forming the border between Michigan and Wisconsin, offering excellent opportunities for fishing, paddling, and recreational boating. Whether you're planning a day paddle or an extended trip, this access point provides a convenient entry point to explore this popular river system.