44.6050959, -84.4629782

Canoe Harbor State Forest Campground Boat Ramp

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Canoe Harbor State Forest Campground Boat Ramp is a public launch on Au Sable River - South Branch in Crawford County, Michigan . We currently track 2 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Roscommon, about 9.7 miles away. The closest larger city is Flint, approximately 116.6 miles away.

Good to know: Site rules posted in campground; Location correct per 1962 Fisheries list, but 1971 federal DJ list has T25N which is for parcel to south (175839) and not for this BAS location

Sourced from Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since August 23, 2026.

Boat ramps on Au Sable River - South Branch

We currently track 2 public boat ramps on Au Sable River - South Branch , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

Nearby boat ramps in Crawford County

We currently track 40 public boat ramps in Crawford 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 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.

Canoe Harbor State Forest Campground Boat Ramp provides access to Au Sable River - South Branch, 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
Crawford County, Michigan
Nearby places
Roscommon (9.7 mi)
Grayling (13.0 mi)
Mio (16.7 mi)
Coordinates
44.6050959, -84.4629782 Gaia
Waterbody
Au Sable River - South Branch
Access type
Public
Hours
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Parking
6 vehicle-only
Restroom
Vault Toilet
Contact
+1 989-821-6125

Current weather

66°F Cloudy

Wind NW 6 mph

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 2:33 PM

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