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Access Site MI

River Drive

Menominee River • Coulter Slough

Source: michigan_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Menominee, MI
County: Menominee County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.11556341, -87.65869805
N143 River Dr, Menominee, MI 49858, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Menominee River near Mc Allister, WI Same River 14.5 mi away
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Menominee River at Koss, MI Same River 18.9 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Menominee River
3 runs
Difficulty 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
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.