43.6420591, -85.4428098

River Bend Bluffs Boat Ramp

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River Bend Bluffs Boat Ramp is a public launch on Muskegon River in Mecosta County, Michigan . We currently track 3 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Big Rapids, about 4.4 miles away. The closest larger city is Grand Rapids, approximately 48.2 miles away. The site lies within the Cold Spring Creek-Muskegon River watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Good to know: March 1971 Federal Dingell Johnson acquisition grant list includes 12/15/1964 for $4,000, but per Real Estate no federal funds in land acquisition for parcel 327390

Sourced from Michigan Department of Natural Resources . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since August 27, 2026.

Boat ramps on Muskegon River

We currently track 3 public boat ramps on Muskegon River , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

Nearby boat ramps in Mecosta County

We currently track 20 public boat ramps in Mecosta 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 - 1 trailer space and 11 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.

River Bend Bluffs Boat Ramp provides access to Muskegon River, one of 3 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
Mecosta County, Michigan
Nearby places
Big Rapids (4.4 mi)
Stanwood (4.4 mi)
Canadian Lakes (8.3 mi)
Coordinates
43.6420591, -85.4428098 Gaia
Waterbody
Muskegon River
Access type
Public
Hours
Open at all times
Parking
1 trailer, 11 vehicle-only
Restroom
Vault Toilet
Contact
+1 231-856-4452

Current weather

70°F

Wind NNW 8 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 4:28 PM

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