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Yates Park CRWT access

Yates Park CRWT access is a free public kayak and canoe launch on the Clinton River near Yates, Michigan.

Aerial view of the park lawn running down to the river bank, with the path from the parking lot, July 2022
Aerial view of the park lawn running down to the river bank, with the path from the parking lot, July 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)
Fee
Free
Ramp surface
sand
Coordinates
42.67297, -83.09687

Directions (Google) Apple Maps

Conditions

Water level

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

USGS gauge CLINTON RIVER AT STERLING HEIGHTS, MI, 5.4 mi from this launch on Clinton River: water level, flow, water temperature, 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, under 0.1 mi upstream: Yates Mill Dam, 10 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, 60 spots. Picnic tables, undeveloped restrooms, Yates Cider Mill across Dequindre road.. Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.