📍 Kalkaska County, Michigan
Sand Banks is a carry-in access site with no built ramp in Kalkaska County, Michigan, on a river or stream. The site lists 42 parking spaces. A launch or day-use fee applies. Listed amenities: vault toilet, ais signage, carry-down launch. Listed hours: 04:00-23:00.
Distances are straight-line miles between listed coordinates, not driving distance.
The DNR data marks Sand Banks as a fee site but does not list the amount. Confirm the current fee on site or with the managing agency.
Sand Banks is listed as a carry-in site with no built ramp, so it suits kayaks, canoes and car-top boats rather than trailers.
The site lists 42 parking spaces. Popular launches can fill on summer weekends, so arriving early helps.
Listed amenities are: vault toilet, ais signage, carry-down launch.
Listed hours are: 04:00-23:00. Seasonal closures can still apply, so confirm locally.
The listed coordinates are 44.540667, -85.141730. Use the directions buttons on this page to open them in a map app.
Yes. The closest launches in our directory are Smithville (2.2 miles away); Rainbow Jim Bridge (6.7 miles away); East Lake (6.9 miles away).
Details come from Michigan DNR boating access data and can change. Always check current conditions before trailering. Ramp access can change due to weather, water levels, or maintenance.