Smith Bridge Boat Launch

📍 Crawford County, Michigan

📍 Location and directions

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✅ Before you launch at Smith Bridge

  • This site is listed as a fee site. Bring a way to pay and check posted pay-station instructions.
  • The ramp surface is gravel. Traction can change after rain and with water level, so look at the ramp before backing a trailer down.
  • Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before and after launching to help stop aquatic invasive species. Check the Michigan DNR for current rules.
  • Motorized boats need a valid Michigan watercraft registration.
  • Ramp access can change with weather, water levels and maintenance. Contact the managing agency for current status.

🧭 Nearby boat launches

Connors Flats 3.8 mi · Carry-in Chase Bridge 6.9 mi · Carry-in Steckert Bridge 8.7 mi · Gravel ramp K.P. Lake 12.6 mi · Gravel ramp Jones Lake State Forest Campground on Jones Lake 13.2 mi · Paved ramp Bright Lake on Bright Lake 13.7 mi · Gravel ramp

Distances are straight-line miles between listed coordinates, not driving distance.

❓ Questions about Smith Bridge

Is there a fee to launch at Smith Bridge?

The DNR data marks Smith Bridge as a fee site but does not list the amount. Confirm the current fee on site or with the managing agency.

What kind of ramp does Smith Bridge have?

Smith Bridge is listed with a gravel boat ramp. It lists 1 trailer lane.

How much parking is there at Smith Bridge?

The site lists 12 parking spaces. Popular launches can fill on summer weekends, so arriving early helps.

What amenities does Smith Bridge have?

Listed amenities are: vault toilet, ais signage, carry-down launch.

Is Smith Bridge open year-round?

Listed hours are: Open at all times. Seasonal closures can still apply, so confirm locally.

What are the GPS coordinates of Smith Bridge?

The listed coordinates are 44.614752, -84.455698. Use the directions buttons on this page to open them in a map app.

Are there other boat launches near Smith Bridge?

Yes. The closest launches in our directory are Connors Flats (3.8 miles away); Chase Bridge (6.9 miles away); Steckert Bridge (8.7 miles away).

🔗 Resources

⚓ All Michigan Launches ⚓ 15 Crawford County Launches 📋 Crawford County Fishing 🌊 Crawford County Lakes 🎣 MDNR Sport Fishing