Merrifield Park Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on St. Joseph River in Mishawaka, IN. From South Bend it's roughly 4.5 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is Monkey Island Boat Ramp in Mishawaka, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Mishawaka, IN |
| Water | St. Joseph River |
| Park | Merrifield Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Indiana access sites: Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
St. Joseph River has 8 more public launches besides Merrifield Park Boat Ramp. St. Joseph River overview
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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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Merrifield Park Boat Ramp is in Mishawaka, Indiana. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Merrifield Park Boat Ramp itself.
Merrifield Park Boat Ramp is on St. Joseph River.
We have no fee details for Merrifield Park Boat Ramp, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Kayaks are usually fine at Merrifield Park Boat Ramp as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Riverfront Park South Boating Access Site in Niles, about 11 miles away.
Monkey Island Boat Ramp in Mishawaka (under 1 mile), Margaret H. Prickett Marina Park Boat Ramp in Osceola (2.2 miles) and Veteran's Memorial Park Boat Ramp in South Bend (3.1 miles).
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