Merrill Park Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp on Kalamazoo River in Eastwood, MI. It's about 47 miles from Grand Rapids, MI, as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Morrow Lake Boat Launch in Galesburg (2.5 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Eastwood, MI |
| Water | Kalamazoo River |
| Park | Merrill Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Merrill Park Boat Ramp, check closures with Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
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Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
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
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Merrill Park Boat Ramp is in Eastwood, Michigan. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Merrill Park Boat Ramp.
Merrill Park Boat Ramp is on Kalamazoo River.
We don't have fee information for Merrill Park Boat Ramp, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Merrill Park Boat Ramp and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is River Park Canoe Landing in Battle Creek, about 20 miles away.
Morrow Lake Boat Launch in Galesburg (2.5 miles), River Oaks County Park Boat Ramp in Galesburg (3.3 miles) and Galesburg Community Park Boat Ramp in Galesburg (5.2 miles).
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