Access Site
MI
Huroc Park - City of Flatrock
City: Flat Rock, MI
County: Wayne County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.09682135, -83.29573577
Air Temp: --
Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Huron River
2 runsDifficulty 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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I(II)
Upstream from here (33.5 mi from take-out)
B) Ann Arbor "Argo Cascades" (PnP)
0.3 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (38.0 mi from take-out)
A) Delhi Mills (4.9 miles)
4.8 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Access:**
Located in Flat Rock, Wayne County, this boat ramp provides convenient access to the lower Huron River. The site is easily found by taking Church Street off Huron River Drive; locals refer to it as the "Flat Rock launch." This is a well-established access point that has served paddlers and boaters for many years.
**What to Expect:**
The Flat Rock Dam features a rock vane designed to calm waves, making for smoother entry and exit conditions—particularly helpful during portages around the dam itself. A fish ladder installed in 1997 allows passage for spawning fish upstream. The site is part of the Huron River Water Trail system, a managed paddling corridor overseen by the Huron River Watershed Council. From this access point, paddlers can expect roughly 2+ hours of moderate paddling to reach the next downriver boat ramp. Water levels can vary seasonally, so scout conditions before launching.
**Nearby Attractions:**
The area offers excellent recreation opportunities, including proximity to River Raisin National Battlefield Park and the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. Flat Rock also hosts an annual Riverfest celebration in September and is served by local outfitters and services for canoeists and kayakers.
Located in Flat Rock, Wayne County, this boat ramp provides convenient access to the lower Huron River. The site is easily found by taking Church Street off Huron River Drive; locals refer to it as the "Flat Rock launch." This is a well-established access point that has served paddlers and boaters for many years.
**What to Expect:**
The Flat Rock Dam features a rock vane designed to calm waves, making for smoother entry and exit conditions—particularly helpful during portages around the dam itself. A fish ladder installed in 1997 allows passage for spawning fish upstream. The site is part of the Huron River Water Trail system, a managed paddling corridor overseen by the Huron River Watershed Council. From this access point, paddlers can expect roughly 2+ hours of moderate paddling to reach the next downriver boat ramp. Water levels can vary seasonally, so scout conditions before launching.
**Nearby Attractions:**
The area offers excellent recreation opportunities, including proximity to River Raisin National Battlefield Park and the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. Flat Rock also hosts an annual Riverfest celebration in September and is served by local outfitters and services for canoeists and kayakers.
Nearby Recreation Areas
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
Located within
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
Located within
Amenities
parking
restrooms