Kawkawlin River Launch Sites
- Public access at 4 Mile Rd / Wheeler Rd.
- I-75 North bound: Exit at Wilder Rd. at the signal light turn left onto Wilder.
- Proceed to 3 Mile Rd. Turn right onto 3 Mile traveling north to Wheeler Rd.
- At Wheeler, turn left (west), going 1 mile to the Public Access.
- Adequate parking, but no toilets; 1.5 miles to Kawkawlin Village.
- GPS: N 43 38.341, W 83 58.491
- H.H.Stein Memorial Park in Kawkawlin Village
- North on M-13 to the Village of Kawkawlin
- At the signal light turn left (W) on to Grove St.
- Go 1 block to Pine St., turn left (south), drive 0.2 of a mile, park is on your right.
- Great parking and nice grassy launch; 4.5 miles to the river mouth.
- GPS: N 43 38.948, W 83 56.822
- Public Access - 0.5 mile from River Mouth
- From Bay City Meijer Store on Wilder Rd. travel east on Wilder to Henry/State Park Dr. Intersection at the Signal Light Rite Aide on SW corner. Turn left, heading (N).
- Cross the Kawkawlin River and turn right on Pembrooke, then right on Rivelo to River Dr.
- At River Dr. the Easement Entrance can be found next to the home located at 401 River.
- Parking is free but no toilets.
- GPS: N 43 39.254, W 83 53.562
- Public Access - Adjacent to 331 River Rd. 0.25 miles from River Mouth
- Follow above initial directions.
- At Pembrooke, turn right.
- At junction, ease left onto Glendale, taking Glendale to River
- Turn left on River Rd. to the intersection of River & Oakdale
- Boat Hoist at rivers' edge, if you need help launching your kayak!
- State Park beach is west 0.75 miles from river mouth.
- Parking, but no toilets.
- GPS: N 43 39.405, W 83 53.259
This page last updated on March 13, 2010