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Access Site MI

West Main Street

Chocolay River

Source: u_s__geological_survey Updated 1 year ago

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City: Marquette, MI
County: Marquette County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 46.49662140, -87.35185140
121 W Main St, Marquette, MI 49855, USA
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Chocolay River
1 run
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(III) Upstream from here (7.2 mi from take-out) Hwy.41 to Cty Road BH (Green Garden Rd) (5.7 miles)
5.2 mi 20 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The West Main Street boat ramp in Marquette provides convenient access to the Chocolay River, located just 1,500 feet upstream from Lake Superior. This access site accommodates kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats, making it ideal for paddlers looking to explore the river or venture into the lake. The site features a large parking area and public restrooms, providing essential amenities for day trips.

This launch point is particularly valuable for paddlers interested in accessing both river and lake environments. The Chocolay River offers a scenic route through a residential neighborhood before opening into Lake Superior, giving paddlers flexibility to paddle the river upstream, explore the lower sections toward the lake, or launch directly onto Superior depending on conditions and skill level. The availability of facilities and proximity to Harvey make this a well-established access point for the Marquette area's water recreation community.