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McNaughton Park Boat Ramp

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McNaughton Park Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on St. Joseph River, is located in Elkhart. With 2 lanes, the line moves faster than at a single ramp. It's about 13 miles from South Bend, IN, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Edgewater Park Boat Ramp in Elkhart, about under 1 mile away.

TypePublic boat ramp
AddressElkhart, IN
WaterSt. Joseph River
ParkMcNaughton Park
Ramps2 launch lanes in the map data
Launch feenot in our data, check the signs at the launch
Get directions View on the map
Illustration: a public boat ramp with a floating dock on a wide river
Illustration of a typical boat ramp, not a photo of McNaughton Park Boat Ramp

Tips for McNaughton Park Boat Ramp

Official Indiana access sites: Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

McNaughton Park Boat Ramp is one of 9 public launches on St. Joseph River. St. Joseph River overview

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About McNaughton Park Boat Ramp

Where is McNaughton Park Boat Ramp?

McNaughton Park Boat Ramp is in Elkhart, Indiana. Open the map link to see where McNaughton Park Boat Ramp sits on the shore.

Which lake or river does McNaughton Park Boat Ramp access?

McNaughton Park Boat Ramp is on St. Joseph River.

Is McNaughton Park Boat Ramp free?

We have no fee details for McNaughton Park Boat Ramp, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.

Can I launch a kayak at McNaughton Park Boat Ramp?

Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Ox Bow County Park Kayak Launch in Goshen, about 5.9 miles away.

Where else can you launch near McNaughton Park Boat Ramp?

Edgewater Park Boat Ramp in Elkhart (under 1 mile), Studebaker Park Boat Ramp in Elkhart (2.4 miles) and Ferrettie/Baugo Creek County Park Boat Ramp in Osceola (3.6 miles).

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