Dutch John Boat Launch
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(18)Fife Lake, MI 49633, USA
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Kayak & Hand-Carry Launches in Kalkaska County, MI
9 hand-carry / paddle launches in Kalkaska County, Michigan. These are launch points for kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and other non-trailerable craft — typically no boat trailer access. Flagged by the operating state or federal agency.
All kayak & hand-carry launches in Kalkaska County (9)
CCC Bridge SFCG
Oliver Township, Michigan
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Yellow Trees Landing
Bear Lake Township, Michigan
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Hole in the Fence
Bear Lake Township, Michigan
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Sharon Bridge
Garfield Township, Michigan
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Burnt Cabin
Bear Lake Township, Michigan
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Tin Can
Garfield Township, Michigan
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Manistee River Boat Ramp
Garfield Township, Michigan
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Yellow Tree Landing Access
Bear Lake Township, Michigan
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I launch a kayak in Kalkaska County, Michigan?
- 9 hand-carry / paddle launches are listed for Kalkaska County. These are typically smaller put-in points designed for kayaks and canoes — no trailer ramp, but easier to access on a busy day than a trailered launch.
- Can I launch a kayak from a regular boat ramp?
- Yes, in most cases. The launches listed here are explicitly flagged as hand-carry / non-trailerable by the operating agency — useful when you want a put-in built for paddlecraft. Regular trailered ramps work too as long as you yield to trailers.
Looking for all boat ramps in Kalkaska County? See the full Kalkaska County boat ramp directory. Curation methodology and data sources at /methodology.