44.8428001, -85.3204993

Torch River Boat Ramp

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Torch River Boat Ramp is a public launch on Torch River in Kalkaska County, Michigan , with 2 launch lanes.

The nearest community is Rapid City, about 1.9 miles away. The closest larger city is Grand Rapids, approximately 131.0 miles away. The site lies within the Lake Skegemog watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Good to know: Parking expanded in spring 2015

Sourced from Michigan Department of Natural Resources . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since August 25, 2026.

Boat ramps on Torch River

Torch River Boat Ramp is currently the only public boat ramp we track on Torch River . If you know of another public launch nearby, let us know.

Nearby boat ramps in Kalkaska County

We currently track 34 public boat ramps in Kalkaska 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 - 44 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.

Torch River Boat Ramp provides access to Torch River.

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
Kalkaska County, Michigan
Nearby places
Rapid City (1.9 mi)
Alden (3.4 mi)
Elk Rapids (5.9 mi)
Coordinates
44.8428001, -85.3204993 Gaia
Waterbody
Torch River
Access type
Public
Hours
4:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Launch lanes
2
Parking
44 trailer
Piers
1
Restroom
Vault Toilet
Contact
+1 231-922-5270

Amenities

Wheelchair accessible

Current weather

64°F Cloudy

Wind NNW 5 mph

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 2:32 PM

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