You'll find Hermance Park Kayak Launch in Bristol. It's a kayak and canoe launch. South Bend is the nearest big city, about 23 miles away. Closest alternative: Ox Bow County Park Kayak Launch in Goshen (7.8 miles).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Bristol, IN |
| Park | Hermance Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Bristol: Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
Step by step: How to launch a kayak or canoe.
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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
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What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
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Hermance Park Kayak Launch is in Bristol, Indiana. Open the map link to see where Hermance Park Kayak Launch sits on the shore.
Our data does not say whether Hermance Park Kayak Launch charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Six Span Bridge Boat Ramp in Bristol (4 miles), Studebaker Park Boat Ramp in Elkhart (7.7 miles) and Ox Bow County Park Kayak Launch in Goshen (7.8 miles).
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