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Access Site MI

Bowers Harbor

West Arm Grand Traverse Bay

Source: michigan_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Traverse City, MI
County: Grand Traverse County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.89476855, -85.52478759
14045 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686, USA
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About This Access Site
Located off Ne Ah Ta Wanta Road in Traverse City, Bowers Harbor offers a hard-surface ramp providing convenient access to West Arm Grand Traverse Bay. The ramp accommodates all trailerable watercraft with minimum water depths of 2.5-3 feet at 20 feet from shore, making it suitable for larger boats as well as kayaks and canoes. This is an MDNR-maintained facility well-suited for paddlers and boaters looking to explore the scenic West Bay area.

From Bowers Harbor, you're positioned for easy day trips to nearby destinations including Power Island and Suttons Bay. The site offers trailer parking, though lot capacity may fill during peak seasons. During busy periods, overflow parking may be available nearby. Whether launching a kayak, canoe, or motorized vessel, this is a reliable access point for exploring Grand Traverse Bay's popular waterways and taking advantage of the Lake Michigan Water Trail routes in northwest Michigan.