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Platte River State Forest Campground, Michigan
Canoe and kayak launch on the Platte River — parking (2 spaces), carry-down launch.
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What is here
- Type
- Canoe and kayak launch
- Facilities
- parking (2 spaces), carry-down launch
- Parking
- 2 spaces
- Fee
- Yes
- Hours
- 08:00 – 22:00
- Operator
- Michigan DNR — Parks and Recreation Division
- Listed by
- Michigan DNR boating access site
On or beside Pere Marquette State Forest - Traverse City Unit, Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The water you can reach
- Platte River 0.47 mi · Cold small river (MDNR VSEC) · typed Cold
A hand launch. Canoe, kayak or float tube; no trailer.
What the river reads now
| Gauge | Distance | Water temp |
|---|---|---|
| Manistee River near Sherman | 19.8 mi | 54.1 °F |
| Crystal River at County Hwy 675 Nr Glen Arbor | 18.0 mi | — |
| Boardman River at Traverse City | 19.4 mi | — |
Live from USGS. A gauge miles away is a gauge miles away — the distance column is there so you can discount it.
The river this is on
Other access nearby
- Veterans Memorial State Forest Campground 2.0 mi · canoe launch · Platte River
- Turtle Lake 3.8 mi · boat launch · Turtle Lake
- Crystal Lake Beulah Boat Launch 5.8 mi · walk in
- Homestead Dam 5.9 mi · canoe launch · Betsie River
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Fly shops nearby
- The Northern Angler 19.0 mi · Traverse City · +1-231-933-4730
- Streamside Orvis 19.4 mi · Traverse City
- Hawkins Outfitters 19.6 mi · Traverse City
- Andy's Tackle Box 23.5 mi · Brethren