43.6146288, -83.8717713

Harry S. Truman Parkway Boat Ramp

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Harry S. Truman Parkway Boat Ramp is a public launch on Saginaw River in Bay County, Michigan , with 10 launch lanes. We currently track 9 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Essexville, about 1.5 miles away. The closest larger city is Flint, approximately 42.6 miles away. The site lies within the City of Bay City-Saginaw River watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Good to know: Staff booth and pay station on site; $5 daily and $35 annual fee (as of October 2025); 3 bathrooms within building

Sourced from Michigan Department of Natural Resources . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since August 22, 2026.

Boat ramps on Saginaw River

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

Nearby boat ramps in Bay County

We currently track 14 public boat ramps in Bay 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 - 159 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.

Harry S. Truman Parkway Boat Ramp provides access to Saginaw River, one of 9 public launch sites we track on it.

This listing is sourced from Michigan Department of Natural Resources 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
Bay County, Michigan
Nearby places
Essexville (1.5 mi)
Bay City (1.6 mi)
Zilwaukee (9.9 mi)
Coordinates
43.6146288, -83.8717713 Gaia
Waterbody
Saginaw River
Access type
Public
Launch lanes
10
Parking
159 trailer
Piers
5
Restroom
Flush Toilet
Contact
+1 989-684-8931

Amenities

Staffed Wheelchair accessible

Current weather

72°F Clear

Wind WNW 9 mph

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 2:32 PM

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