Boat Ramps Nearby
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Ramp etiquetteKayak & canoe launches in Waterford, MI
We list 12 kayak launches within 16 miles of Waterford. Each spot here is a put-in for kayaks, canoes or paddleboards, from accessible launch docks to simple sandy landings.
- 2.3 mi
Clinton River Canoe Site River Access
Waterford - 2.3 mi
BW3's Kayak & Canoe Launch
Auburn Hills - 3.4 mi
Kayak/Canoe Launch in Waterford
Waterford - 4 mi
Kayak/Canoe Launch in West Bloomfield Township
West Bloomfield Township - 4.1 mi
Lake Oakland Boating Access
Waterford - 4.8 mi
Dodge #4 State Park Kayak/SUP/Canoe Put-in
Keego Harbor - 5 mi
Canoe / Kayak Launch in Keego Harbor
Keego Harbor - 6.1 mi
Community Center Park Kayak & Canoe Launch
Keego Harbor - 7 mi
Orchard Lake DNR Boat Access Site Canoe/Kayak Launch
Orchard Lake - 7.2 mi
Kayak Launch in Keego Harbor
Keego Harbor - 8 mi
Wolverine Lake Access Site Kayak & Canoe Put-in
Walled Lake - 8.1 mi
Canoe/Kayak Boat Launch in Walled Lake
Walled Lake
Boat ramps near Waterford
- Maceday Lake Boating Access Waterford, <1 mi
- Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area Boat Ramp (Southwest) Waterford, <1 mi
- Pontiac Lake Access Boat Ramp Waterford, 1.3 mi
- Twin Lakes Village Boat Launch Waterford, 2.3 mi
- Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area Boat Ramp (Southwest 2) Waterford, 3 mi
- Loon Lake Boating Access Waterford, 3.5 mi
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Illustration Life jackets
The life jacket rule for every paddler
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesKayak & canoe launches in Waterford: questions and answers
Where can you find kayak & canoe launches in Waterford, MI?
Within 16 miles of Waterford we list 12 kayak launches: Clinton River Canoe Site River Access, BW3's Kayak & Canoe Launch, Kayak/Canoe Launch in Waterford, Kayak/Canoe Launch in West Bloomfield Township, Lake Oakland Boating Access, Dodge #4 State Park Kayak/SUP/Canoe Put-in, Canoe / Kayak Launch in Keego Harbor, Community Center Park Kayak & Canoe Launch, Orchard Lake DNR Boat Access Site Canoe/Kayak Launch, Kayak Launch in Keego Harbor, Wolverine Lake Access Site Kayak & Canoe Put-in and Canoe/Kayak Boat Launch in Walled Lake.
What gear do you need to paddle from the launches near Waterford?
A Coast Guard approved life jacket per person is the legal minimum around Waterford, and kids under 13 must wear theirs under the federal rule.
If you're new to this, read how to launch a kayak or canoe, or widen the search on the map around Waterford. All launches in the city: Boat ramps in Waterford, MI.