Bangor-South Haven Heritage Water Trail

This water trail is one of 9 designated heritage water trails in Michigan, offering 15 interpretive signs along the river. There are two “family-friendly” sections on this 23-mile water trail. The section between County Road 687 and the Basic Family Access (CR 384) is called the "wilderness section," and paddlers can expect ob...

Lakefront Park and Amphitheater

Paw Paw's outdoor entertainment center seats nearly 500 people. Catch Summer Concerts on the Lake on Sunday nights during July and August. Public boat launch. Public restrooms. Free parking.

Michigan Maritime Museum

The Michigan Maritime Museum is unique among museums because it offers nearly a half dozen different sailing and river boat excursions on both historic and replica vessels.

Paddle Paw Paw

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Paddling enthusiasts can arrive in Paw Paw for a day of canoeing or kayaking on Maple Lake or up and down the Paw Paw River. You can put into Maple Lake at the Sunset Park boat launch on the north end of the island or at the south end at Lake Front Park.  From either, you will be able to paddle the 1...

Paw Paw River Campground

Private, Primitive, Shady campsites along the Paw Paw River in Southwest Michigan. Horseshoes, Fishing, Bicycling and relaxing. See our website for rental rates on everything from canoes, kayaks, and tubes.  Spend the day at our beach floating on your own air mattress or jumping on our trampoline in the center of our pond.

Paw Paw River Water Trail

The Paw Paw River is 68 miles long. It flows through Van Buren and Berrien Counties and joins the St. Joseph River just above its mouth at Benton Harbor.  The Paw Paw River offers paddling through mostly beautiful wooded flood plains colored brightly during the fall with Paw Paw trees. The paddling along the river is mostly remo...

Sunset Park Boat Launch

Single lane with boarding dock. Paved parking for approximately 12 Trailers & Vehicles.