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Vernon Kayak and Canoe Launch

Vernon Kayak and Canoe Launch is an intermediate access point on the Shiawassee River near Durand, offering a convenient 3-mile paddle to downstream takeout points.

The launch provides kayak lockers for visitors wishing to walk to Vernon village center for services, and is positioned between Shiatown County Park (3 miles upstream) and Lytle Road County Park (4.

8 miles downstream) on a mellow, wide stretch of river suitable for paddlers of varying skill levels.


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