Boat Ramps NearbyRainbow Rapids
Rainbow Rapids is a public boat ramp in Baldwin, MI. Closest alternative: Sulak Landing in Baldwin (1.5 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Baldwin, MI |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Good to know for Rainbow Rapids
- Do the prep in the parking area (drain plug in, straps off, lines and fenders ready), then back down only when it's your turn.
- Set the parking brake before anyone steps out, even if the ramp at Rainbow Rapids looks flat.
- Winch the boat on when you leave Rainbow Rapids, because prop wash from power loading undermines the concrete.
- Rules that apply at Rainbow Rapids: In Michigan you must remove all drain plugs, drain the water and clear plants from boat and trailer before you drive away. Fines go up to $100.
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Bestseller Attwood 7524A7 snap-handle drain plug The forgotten drain plug is the classic ramp mistake. A spare in the glove box saves the day. View on Amazon -
Illustration Top pick Bungee dock lines with quick connect, shock absorbing Clip on in seconds while your partner parks the trailer. The bungee keeps the boat off the dock in wakes. View on Amazon -
Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
Never forget the drain plug again
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
Why rangers hate power loading
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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About Rainbow Rapids
Where is Rainbow Rapids?
Rainbow Rapids is in Baldwin, Michigan. We only have the map location of Rainbow Rapids from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
Is Rainbow Rapids free?
Fees for Rainbow Rapids are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Can I launch a kayak at Rainbow Rapids?
Paddlers can usually use Rainbow Rapids. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Low Bridge Canoe Landing in Manistee, about 21 miles away.
What other boat launches are near Rainbow Rapids?
Sulak Landing in Baldwin (1.5 miles), Upper Branch Bridge Landing in Baldwin (2.3 miles) and Reed Lake Boat Launch in Baldwin (4.3 miles).
Other launches near Baldwin
- Sulak Landing Baldwin, 1.5 mi
- Upper Branch Bridge Landing Baldwin, 2.3 mi
- Reed Lake Boat Launch Baldwin, 4.3 mi
- Gleason's Landing Baldwin, 4.5 mi