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WaterWorks Park Canoe Launch

WaterWorks Park Canoe Launch is a public kayak and canoe launch on the Shiawassee River near Holly, Michigan.

Aerial view of the park path down to the river bank, the parking area and the road bridge, August 2022
Aerial view of the park path down to the river bank, the parking area and the road bridge, 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)
Coordinates
42.78621, -83.62653

Directions (Google) Apple Maps

Conditions

On the river

River hazards

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

  • Dam, 0.4 mi upstream: Holly Dam, 12 ft. · Michigan EGLE dam inventory
  • Dam, 6.4 mi downstream: Fenton Water Dam, 16 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 Shiawassee River

River in Michigan. All launches on Shiawassee River.

Community

Where people who use Shiawassee River talk about it.

Nearby launches

Sources

Why it is listed as public: www.michigan.org: You can launch your canoe or kayak anytime from WaterWorks Park at 690 S. Broad Street in Holly. Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.