You'll find Whirlpool River Access in Au Sable. It's a public boat ramp. The map data shows 2 launch lanes, which helps on busy weekends. If it's full, Ken Ratliff Park Boat Ramp in Au Sable is 2.7 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Au Sable, MI |
| Water | Whirlpool River |
| Ramps | 2 launch lanes in the map data |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for Whirlpool River Access: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Whirlpool River Access is in Au Sable, Michigan. We have no street address for Whirlpool River Access, only its exact position on the map.
Whirlpool River, in Au Sable.
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Kayaks are usually fine at Whirlpool River Access as long as trailers can still get through.
Ken Ratliff Park Boat Ramp in Au Sable (2.7 miles), Van Etten SFCG Boat Launch in Au Sable (2.9 miles) and Harbor Street Boat Ramp in Au Sable (3.5 miles).
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