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Clinton River Canoe Site River Access

Clinton River Canoe Site River Access is a free public kayak and canoe launch on the Clinton River near Waterford Charter Township, Michigan.

Aerial view of the path from the road down to the landing on the narrow river, July 2022
Aerial view of the path from the road down to the landing on the narrow river, July 2022 Photo: USDA Farm Service Agency, NAIP · Public domain · via USGS The National Map
Zebra mussels

Zebra mussels (latest report 1994) reported in Clinton River 840 m from this launch (USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database). Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before you leave, and do not move water, plants or live bait to another water.

USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database · checked October 20, 2026

Status not reported No closure has been posted for this launch, but its agency does not publish open or closed status. Check with the managing agency before you tow.

At the launch

Type
Carry-in (canoe and kayak)
Fee
Free
Coordinates
42.64489, -83.40333

Directions (Google) Apple Maps

Conditions

Water level

Latest reading loads here; without it, see the USGS page below.

USGS gauge CLINTON RIVER AT AUBURN HILLS, MI, 9.1 mi from this launch on Clinton River: water level, flow, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.

On the river

River hazards

Keep well clear of dams: strong currents and restricted zones above and below them.

  • Dam, 2.2 mi upstream: Lower Hatchery Dams, 9 ft. · Michigan EGLE dam inventory
  • Dam, 3.3 mi upstream: Loon Lake Dam, 8 ft. · Michigan EGLE dam inventory

Up to 10 river miles each way, from the agencies' inventories; not every hazard is listed and rivers change. Scout before you go.

Sources: Michigan EGLE dam inventory.

On Clinton River

River in Michigan. All launches on Clinton River.

Community

Where people who use Clinton River talk about it.

Nearby launches

Sources

Why it is listed as public: www.google.com: Free parking, 10 spots. Undeveloped restroom. Picnic tables, pavilion, kayak storage rack.. Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.