Shiawassee River Launch Sites
- Miller Road - Shiawassee Flats
- From M-46, west of Shields at Miller Road signal, head south to dead end (over 4 miles).
- GPS: N 43 21.458, W 84 04.331
- St. Charles DNR Ramp - Bad River
- Heading south into St. Charles. Turn left at the DNR sign at the bridge.
- The ramp is opposite the DNR building, on the river.
- GPS: N 43 17.950, W 84 08.471
- St. Charles - Bad River, down river site
- Heading south into St. Charles, go past the intersection where HWY 52 veers to the west.
- Continue south until the road angles west and turns into Chesaning Street (about 4 blocks).
- Follow Chesaning St. a block and a half to Hulien Road.
- Turn left (east), and proceed to the dead end. Turn left (north), and continue to the river.
- Parking is fair. Do not attempt to use this site turning flood times.
- GPS: N 43 18.188, W 84.06.587
- Oakley (Old Dam Site)
- Go through St. Charles on HWY 52, to about 6 blocks east of Oakley.
- GPS: 43 08.373, W 84 09.590
- Henderson Park
- Go through St. Charles on HWY 52, past Oakley to Henderson Road (approximately 15 miles from downtown St. Charles).
- Turn right (west) onto Henderson Road, and head into the park.
- The park is located at the junction of the river/bridge and Henderson Road.
- GPS: 43 05.206, W 84 10.997
- Originally posted by the nice folks at the East Coast Paddlers group
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