River Road Canoe Launch
About
River Road Canoe Launch is a boat launch in Michigan, about 1.2 miles from the town of Benzonia. It serves as a put-in for paddlers heading out by canoe or other small craft. Summer is the most comfortable time to be on the water. Typical July highs reach about 79°F with lows near 59°F, according to averages from a nearby weather station. June through September stay mild and snow-free. The Platte River lies about 5 miles away, and Platte River Campground is roughly 6.5 miles off. For time on foot, Old Indian Trail and the Lasso Loop in the Platte Plains are both within about 7 miles.
Location
Benzonia
Michigan
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Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 66–79°F and lows of 44–59°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Beulah 7ssw, MI weather station, 5.9 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan29° high17° low17 days with snow
- Feb31° high17° low14 days with snow
- Mar41° high23° low8 days with snow
- Apr54° high33° low3 days with snow
- May66° high44° low
- Jun76° high54° low
- Jul79° high59° low
- Aug78° high58° low
- Sep71° high52° low
- Oct58° high41° low1 days with snow
- Nov45° high32° low6 days with snow
- Dec34° high23° low13 days with snow
Nearby
- Platte RiverRiver fishing5.3 mi
- Platte River CampgroundCamping6.6 mi
- Old Indian TrailHiking6.7 mi
- Lasso Loop (Platte Plains)Hiking7.1 mi
- Bass Lake Loop (Platte Plains)Hiking8.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
