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Access Site MI

Sawmill Creek

Escanaba River

Source: michigan_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Mashek, MI
County: Marquette County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 46.12962341, -87.39792390
4JH2+RR Mashek, MI, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Middle Branch Escanaba River near Princeton, MI Same River 13.9 mi away
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Escanaba River at Cornell, MI Same River 17.6 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Escanaba 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
I-II Downstream from here (4.7 mi to put-in) B) Swimming Hole Ck.CG to Boney Falls Basin (10 miles)
9.8 mi 10 ft/mi
II(III) Downstream from here (13.6 mi to put-in) C) Boney Falls Dam to CR420 (2 to 17.5 miles)
17.6 mi 10 ft/mi
II+ Downstream from here (29.9 mi to put-in) D) Groos: Between Dam 2 and Dam 1 (0.37-0.5 mile)
0.5 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Facilities**
Sawmill Creek is a carry-down launch located in Mashek, Marquette County, approximately 6 miles northeast of Watson. The site features a carry-down launching area suitable for car-top boats, canoes, and other non-motorized watercraft only. Parking and restroom facilities are available, making it a convenient starting point for paddlers.

**Best For**
This access point works well for kayakers and canoeists looking to explore the Escanaba River system. The carry-down design means you'll need to manually transport your boat from your vehicle to the water, so plan accordingly if you have a larger craft. The site is ideal for day trips and works best for paddlers with non-motorized vessels.