45.0631266, -83.4286797

North Riverfront Park Boat Ramp

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North Riverfront Park Boat Ramp is a public launch on Thunder Bay River in Alpena County, Michigan , with 2 launch lanes. We currently track 2 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Alpena, about 0.2 miles away. The closest larger city is Flint, approximately 142.3 miles away.

Good to know: Porta potty present

Sourced from Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since August 21, 2026.

Boat ramps on Thunder Bay River

We currently track 2 public boat ramps on Thunder Bay River , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

Nearby boat ramps in Alpena County

We currently track 15 public boat ramps in Alpena 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 - 22 trailer spaces and 7 vehicle-only 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.

North Riverfront Park Boat Ramp provides access to Thunder Bay River, one of 2 public launch sites we track on it.

This listing is sourced from Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites 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
Alpena County, Michigan
Nearby places
Alpena (0.2 mi)
Ossineke (11.1 mi)
Posen (19.0 mi)
Coordinates
45.0631266, -83.4286797 Gaia
Waterbody
Thunder Bay River
Access type
Public
Hours
Open at all times
Launch lanes
2
Parking
22 trailer, 7 vehicle-only
Piers
1
Restroom
Other Toilet
Contact
+1 989-354-1734

Amenities

Wheelchair accessible

Current weather

67°F Cloudy

Wind W 10 mph

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

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