42.5627452, -85.9493975

Allegan Dam (Upper) Boat Ramp

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Allegan Dam (Upper) Boat Ramp is a public launch on Kalamazoo River in Allegan County, Michigan , with 1 launch lane. We currently track 9 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Allegan, about 5.3 miles away. The closest larger city is Kentwood, approximately 26.2 miles away. The site lies within the Lake Allegan-Kalamazoo River watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Good to know: Second smaller gravel ramp to east; Federal Dingell Johnson acquisition grant purchase dated 2/12/1982 for $3,597.17 (parcels 129541 and 129542)

Sourced from U.S. Geological Survey . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since August 21, 2026.

Boat ramps on Kalamazoo River

We currently track 9 public boat ramps on Kalamazoo River , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

Nearby boat ramps in Allegan County

We currently track 33 public boat ramps in Allegan County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

Frequently asked questions

We haven't confirmed the current launch fee with the managing agency yet - check the fee badge at the top of this page, which updates as soon as we do.

Yes - 6 trailer spaces are recorded for this site.

This ramp's access type isn't specifically flagged for hand-launched craft, but a trailer ramp can generally be used to launch a kayak or canoe by hand as well.

Allegan Dam (Upper) Boat Ramp provides access to Kalamazoo River, one of 9 public launch sites we track on it.

This listing is sourced from U.S. Geological Survey records - see the official page for the managing agency's own information.

This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Allegan County, Michigan
Nearby places
Allegan (5.3 mi)
Fennville (8.0 mi)
Hopkins (10.5 mi)
Coordinates
42.5627452, -85.9493975 Gaia
Waterbody
Kalamazoo River
Access type
Public
Hours
Open at all times
Launch lanes
1
Parking
6 trailer
Restroom
No Toilet
Contact
+1 269-673-4747

Current weather

72°F Mostly Cloudy

Wind NW 9 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 2:34 PM

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