Access Site
MI
River Drive
City: Menominee, MI
County: Menominee County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.11556, -87.65870
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 Menominee River
3 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
IV
Upstream from here (34.0 mi from take-out)
C) Pemene Falls (0.2 miles) *Fee Area*
0.1 mi
24 ft/mi
II-III
Upstream from here (38.9 mi from take-out)
B) Quiver Falls (0.3 miles) *Fee Area*
0.3 mi
9 ft/mi
II-IV
Upstream from here (48.5 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
River Drive provides public boat access to the Menominee River in Menominee, Michigan. This concrete boat ramp is designed to accommodate various watercraft, including kayaks, canoes, and larger motorboats. The launch features ample parking for vehicles and trailers, making it a convenient access point for both day trips and longer paddling excursions on the river.
The Menominee River is a significant waterway in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, offering diverse paddling opportunities depending on conditions and your skill level. Before launching, paddlers should check current water levels and flow conditions, as the river's character can vary seasonally. The ramp's location near River Park provides additional amenities and makes it an accessible starting point for exploring this important regional waterway.
The Menominee River is a significant waterway in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, offering diverse paddling opportunities depending on conditions and your skill level. Before launching, paddlers should check current water levels and flow conditions, as the river's character can vary seasonally. The ramp's location near River Park provides additional amenities and makes it an accessible starting point for exploring this important regional waterway.