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Kalamazoo RiverB Drive North Access to Stuart's Landing
A guarded upper Kalamazoo River day from the B Drive North access at the USGS station to Stuart's Landing in Marshall, ending above the documented Marshall Dam. Michigan Water Trails identifies the public access corridor and 5.8-mile Marshall run; the route uses the direct 04103500 gauge.
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Launch at the B Drive North bridge access beside USGS 04103500 and take out at Stuart's Landing above Marshall Dam. This is the conservative public-endpoint version of the Marshall corridor; the dam is intentionally outside the route.
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Put-in
B Drive North Access SiteB Drive North is an unimproved bridge crossing with a short carry and limited parking; confirm current path and shoreline conditions before loading boats.
Take-out
Stuart's Landing public boat rampStuart's Landing is a public city ramp; confirm current hours, parking, and any construction notices before launching.
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Access notes and hazards
Access caveats
- B Drive North is an unimproved bridge crossing with a short carry and limited parking; confirm current path and shoreline conditions before loading boats.
- Stuart's Landing is a public city ramp; confirm current hours, parking, and any construction notices before launching.
- The 500-3000 cfs range is broad community guidance, not a go/no-go rule; pair it with the direct USGS reading and same-day visual judgment.
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- Fast rises, cold water, floating wood, and changing current around bridges.
- The documented 12-foot Marshall Dam immediately downstream of the selected take-out; stop and portage only under a separate verified plan.
- Weather, water temperature, and limited access options along the corridor.
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| Gauge site | Kalamazoo River at Marshall, MI |
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| Preferred range | 500 cfs to 3,000 cfs |
| Low threshold | 500 cfs |
| High threshold | 3,000 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | RiverScout Kalamazoo River optimal estimate |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
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- Exact routeB Drive North Access to Stuart's Landing; about 5.8 mi Marshall corridor
Michigan Water Trails identifies B Drive North, the USGS station at the bridge, and the 5.8-mile Marshall boat-ramp corridor; Stuart's Landing is selected as the safe above-dam endpoint.
- Public endpointsB Drive North Access Site to Stuart's Landing
B Drive North is a documented river-right carry access; Stuart's Landing is a public city boat ramp in Marshall.
- Live gauge and thresholdUSGS 04103500; RiverScout 500-3000 cfs optimal estimate
USGS supplies direct discharge telemetry at the route's upper access; RiverScout supplies the numeric community range for planning.
- Safety and route characterMoving-water corridor ending above 12-foot Marshall Dam
Outdoor Michigan documents Marshall Dam and its right-side portage; the route deliberately ends at Stuart's Landing above the hazard.
- Camping and logisticsNo on-route camping assumed
Use designated nearby campgrounds or lodging; the route package does not infer informal riverbank camping.
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Kalamazoo River paddling FAQ
What water level is best for the B Drive North Access to Stuart's Landing route on the Kalamazoo River?
Paddle Today watches Kalamazoo River at Marshall, MI and treats 500 cfs to 3,000 cfs as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does the B Drive North Access to Stuart's Landing route on the Kalamazoo River start and end?
This route starts at B Drive North Access Site and ends at Stuart's Landing public boat ramp, about 5.8 mi on the water.
Is the B Drive North Access to Stuart's Landing route on the Kalamazoo River suitable for beginners?
This is listed as a moderate route. Expect more planning than an easy float, and use the live score, route notes, and source links before committing.
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