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Kawkawlin River Boat Ramp

Kawkawlin River · Bay City, Bay County

Kawkawlin River is a trailer boat ramp on Kawkawlin River in Bay City, Michigan, with a fee or pass required, 5 trailer parking spaces and no restrooms. It is managed by Bay City State Park.

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Fees
Annual pass: $15 (Michigan Recreation Passport, Michigan vehicles, bought with plate renewal. Out-of-state vehicles $42 a year or $12 a day)
Trailer parking
5 spaces
Car parking
3 spaces
Restroom
No
Hours
Open 24 hours
Nearest town
5 mi from Bay City

Managed by Bay City State Park

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Before you launch in Michigan

Michigan boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets

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Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.