Perkins Park Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp on Lake Independence in Trowbridge Park, MI. If it's full, Big Bay Harbor Boat Launch in Trowbridge Park is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Trowbridge Park, MI |
| Water | Lake Independence |
| Park | Perkins Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Trowbridge Park: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Perkins Park Boat Ramp is in Trowbridge Park, Michigan. We have no street address for Perkins Park Boat Ramp, only its exact position on the map.
Lake Independence, in Trowbridge Park.
We don't have fee information for Perkins Park Boat Ramp, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Kayaks are usually fine at Perkins Park Boat Ramp as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Clark Lambros' Beach Park Kayak/Canoe Launch in Marquette, about 23 miles away.
Big Bay Harbor Boat Launch in Trowbridge Park (under 1 mile), Silver Lake Basin boat launch in West Ishpeming (12 miles) and Dead River Basin-north Boat Launch in West Ishpeming (14 miles).
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