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East Branch Escanaba River Carry-in Access

This is a public kayak and canoe launch on the East Branch Escanaba River near Sands, Michigan, run by Van Riper State Park.

Aerial view of the river and the gravel road bridge at the carry-in access, August 2022
Aerial view of the river and the gravel road bridge at the carry-in access, August 2022 Photo: USDA Farm Service Agency, NAIP · Public domain · via USGS The National Map

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)
Managed by
Van Riper State Park
Coordinates
46.36685, -87.45373

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This launch has no official name in our sources; the name above describes where it is.

Conditions

Water level

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

USGS gauge MIDDLE BRANCH ESCANABA RIVER NR PRINCETON, MI, 4.2 mi from this launch on East Branch Escanaba River: water level, flow, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.

On East Branch Escanaba River

River in Michigan. All launches on East Branch Escanaba River.

Community

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Nearby launches

Sources

Why it is listed as public: listed by Great Lakes Commission Boat Access Sites (compilation, public and private). Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.