LaBarge Dam Downstream Kayak Launch, a kayak and canoe launch on Thornapple River, is located in Caledonia. It's about 14 miles from Grand Rapids, MI, as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Leslie E. Tassell Park Kayak Launch in Grand Rapids (6.8 miles).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Caledonia, MI |
| Water | Thornapple River |
| Surface | fine gravel |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for LaBarge Dam Downstream Kayak Launch: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
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Details: 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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LaBarge Dam Downstream Kayak Launch is in Caledonia, Michigan. Open the map link to see where LaBarge Dam Downstream Kayak Launch sits on the shore.
Thornapple River, in Caledonia.
The map data has no fee details for LaBarge Dam Downstream Kayak Launch, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Campau Lake Boat Launch in Caledonia (2.5 miles), Campbell Lake Boat Launch in Caledonia (3 miles) and Duncan Lake Boat Launch in Caledonia (3.8 miles).
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