Access Site
MI
Duck Lake State Park
Source: michigan_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Wabaningo, MI
County: Muskegon County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.34174745, -86.40315864
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Bear Creek near Muskegon, MI
9.8 mi away
White River near Whitehall, MI
12 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
About This Access Site
Duck Lake State Park in Wabaningo offers a **carry-in launch** providing paddler access to Duck Lake and its connecting channel to Lake Michigan. The site features a paved walkway from the parking lot to the water, making it convenient for launching kayaks and canoes. A parking fee applies, and public restrooms (pit toilet) are available on-site.
Paddlers should note that a small channel connects Duck Lake to Lake Michigan, but a **dam beneath the Whitehall Scenic Bridge blocks boating access** to the larger lake. The channel itself is popular during summer months with swimmers and children. If you're coming from Lake Michigan, you can paddle up the channel to the bridge, then exit or portage into Duck Lake. Duck Lake itself is known for bass, crappie, and panfish fishing, making it a productive paddling destination.
**Access directions:** Take US-31 and exit at White Lake Drive, then follow signs to the park entrance. For group events or shelter reservations, contact MiDNRReservations.com up to 12 months in advance.
Paddlers should note that a small channel connects Duck Lake to Lake Michigan, but a **dam beneath the Whitehall Scenic Bridge blocks boating access** to the larger lake. The channel itself is popular during summer months with swimmers and children. If you're coming from Lake Michigan, you can paddle up the channel to the bridge, then exit or portage into Duck Lake. Duck Lake itself is known for bass, crappie, and panfish fishing, making it a productive paddling destination.
**Access directions:** Take US-31 and exit at White Lake Drive, then follow signs to the park entrance. For group events or shelter reservations, contact MiDNRReservations.com up to 12 months in advance.