You'll find Portland Dam Portage on Grand River in Portland. It's a public boat ramp. Portland Dam Portage charges no fee, according to the map data. The drive from Lansing covers roughly 22 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Webber Dam Boad Access Site in Portland, about 4.7 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Portland, MI |
| Water | Grand River |
| Surface | gravel |
| Launch fee | free |
| Wheelchair | not accessible |
Before driving to Portland Dam Portage, check closures with Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
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Portland Dam Portage is in Portland, Michigan. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Portland Dam Portage.
It gives you access to Grand River.
Launching at Portland Dam Portage costs nothing, going by the map data.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Portland Dam Portage and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Towner Road Boating Access Site in Portland, about 4.5 miles away.
Towner Road Boating Access Site in Portland (4.5 miles), Webber Dam Boad Access Site in Portland (4.7 miles) and Erdman Road End in Portland (5.1 miles).
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