Flood Warning
...a Flood Warning Remains In Effect Until 115 Pm Edt For Southern Tuscola And Southeastern Saginaw Counties... At 1020 Am Edt, Doppler Radar Indicated Just A Few Light Showers Moving Into The Area During Late Morning. However Reports From Local Law Enforcement Indicate Only Minor Improvement In Flooding Conditions. It Will Likely Take Until Early Afternoon For Runoff To ...Read More.
Effective: May 24, 2019 at 9:32pmExpires: May 26, 2019 at 12:00pmTarget Area: Saginaw; Tuscola
Start: Tuscola Township Park
Finish: Memorial Park Boat Launch or Heritage Park
On this section, riffles become less common, while long stretches of deep and slow water become more prevalent. Travel time could vary greatly depending on wind conditions and how willing the voyager is to paddle. Floating along is less practical as one nears Frankenmuth, due to the slowed current upstream from Frankenmuth. Fishing boats, pontoons and commercial tour boats are common sightings along this relatively wide and still beautiful stretch of river.
Type: Gravel pathway with concrete at the water’s edge
Parking: Gravel parking lot for 6-8 vehicles
Parking Address: 8755 Van Cleve Road, Tuscola Township, MI 48768
Facilities: Pit toliet, playground, picnic table, hiking trail, fishing access. Ball fields and picnic pavilions nearby
*Perfect location for paddlers looking to adventure down 5 miles of the Cass River to Frankenmuth. This launch is a gentle slope pathway right to the water. A convenience store is located 1/4 mile from launch.
Type: Paved launch for trailered boats and various bank options for canoes/kayaks
Parking: Paved for 15+, including trailers
Parking Address: 531 E. Tuscola Road, Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Facilities: Picnic areas, 40-acre park
*Directly across the river from Heritage Park
Type: Universally accessible floating dock with paved pathway
Parking: Gravel/grass for 50+ vehicles
Parking Address: 601 Weiss Street, Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Facilities: (on site or nearby amenities): Picnic areas, Restrooms, 35-acre park including ball feilds, pavilions, and walking trails
*Access to Heritage Park is limited on some dates due to events in the park:
– November – Mid April Park closed to vehicular traffic for season
– July 4 (7am – noon)
– July 28 (9am – 5pm)
– Sept 7-9
The Memorial Park Boat Launch is a great alternative to Heritage park launch during these times.
