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Boat Ramps in Michigan

Browse 878 boat-launch and water-access listings in Michigan. Access, fees, and restrictions vary by facility; confirm details before visiting.

878
Listed Access Points
Oakland County
30 listed access points
82
Counties Covered

Michigan Boating - Great Lakes and Inland Waters

Michigan has more coastline than any state except Alaska when you account for both peninsulas and the Great Lakes shoreline. Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Superior, and Lake Erie all border the state, and the inland lake system is among the most extensive in the country. If boating volume and access points are your metrics, Michigan belongs in any conversation about the top boating states.
The Great Lakes are not lake boating in any conventional sense. They behave like inland seas, generating ocean-quality wave conditions quickly when wind and weather cooperate. Lake Superior in particular is cold enough year-round that immersion is life-threatening in all seasons. Even Lake Michigan, which has the most recreational boating traffic of the Great Lakes, produces conditions that have claimed experienced boaters. Treat any Great Lakes trip with the same respect you'd give an offshore ocean run.
The inland lake system in northern Michigan around Traverse City, Petoskey, and Charlevoix is exceptional. Clear Lake, Torch Lake, and Elk Lake have water clarity that rivals Caribbean destinations, and the boating infrastructure there is well-developed with multiple public ramps on each major lake.
The Upper Peninsula has a more remote character, with excellent fishing on interior lakes and rivers but less developed ramp infrastructure in many areas. If you're exploring the UP by boat, self-sufficiency is more important than in the Lower Peninsula.
Michigan's registration requirements apply to all motorized watercraft, and boater education requirements continue to expand toward all operators. The DNR maintains an extensive system of public access sites across the state, most with adequate ramp and parking facilities.

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Boat Ramps to Explore in Michigan

Browse by County

Oakland County

30 ramps

Van Buren County

22 ramps

Barry County

20 ramps

Cass County

20 ramps

Allegan County

19 ramps

Leelanau County

19 ramps

Cheboygan County

18 ramps

Montcalm County

18 ramps

Newaygo County

17 ramps

Grand Traverse County

16 ramps

St. Joseph County

16 ramps

Branch County

15 ramps

Dickinson County

15 ramps

Manistee County

15 ramps

Marquette County

15 ramps

Mason County

15 ramps

Muskegon County

15 ramps

Ogemaw County

15 ramps

Antrim County

14 ramps

Berrien County

14 ramps

Calhoun County

14 ramps

Iron County

14 ramps

Jackson County

14 ramps

Presque Isle County

14 ramps

Wayne County

14 ramps

Benzie County

13 ramps

Clare County

13 ramps

Delta County

13 ramps

Kalamazoo County

13 ramps

Kent County

13 ramps

Lake County

13 ramps

Ottawa County

13 ramps

Saginaw County

13 ramps

Washtenaw County

13 ramps

Bay County

12 ramps

Gladwin County

12 ramps

Ionia County

12 ramps

Iosco County

12 ramps

Mackinac County

12 ramps

Macomb County

12 ramps

Charlevoix County

11 ramps

Chippewa County

11 ramps

Hillsdale County

11 ramps

Mecosta County

11 ramps

Menominee County

11 ramps

Roscommon County

11 ramps

Houghton County

10 ramps

Huron County

10 ramps

St. Clair County

10 ramps

Gogebic County

9 ramps

Monroe County

9 ramps

Montmorency County

9 ramps

Osceola County

9 ramps

Oscoda County

9 ramps

Arenac County

8 ramps

Luce County

8 ramps

Wexford County

8 ramps

Emmet County

7 ramps

Livingston County

7 ramps

Alger County

6 ramps

Alpena County

6 ramps

Kalkaska County

6 ramps

Lenawee County

6 ramps

Oceana County

6 ramps

Schoolcraft County

6 ramps

Alcona County

5 ramps

Genesee County

5 ramps

Tuscola County

5 ramps

Baraga County

4 ramps

Clinton County

4 ramps

Eaton County

4 ramps

Gratiot County

4 ramps

Keweenaw County

4 ramps

Otsego County

4 ramps

Ingham County

3 ramps

Lapeer County

3 ramps

Sanilac County

3 ramps

Crawford County

2 ramps

Ontonagon County

2 ramps

Steuben County

2 ramps

Isabella County

1 ramp

Midland County

1 ramp

About Boating in Michigan

Explore 878 boat-launch and water-access listings in Michigan. Some locations may have semi-private or restricted access. Check each facility's details and confirm that public launching is permitted before your trip.

Finding the Right Boat Ramp

When selecting a boat ramp in Michigan, consider these factors:

  • Number of launch lanes to avoid congestion during peak times
  • Parking availability for vehicles and boat trailers
  • Launch fees, permits, and access restrictions
  • Ramp surface condition (concrete, asphalt, or gravel)
  • Hours of operation and seasonal accessibility
  • Nearby amenities like restrooms, fish cleaning stations, and bait shops

Explore Listed Locations Below

Browse the available boat-ramp and water-access listings in Michigan below. Use the filters to narrow your search by county or specific features you need.

County Park

Recorded waterbody: Sawyer Lake. Recorded location: Sagola Township, MI. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Perkins Park

Recorded waterbody: Independence Lake. Recorded location: Powell Township, MI. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Lake Antoine (West)

Recorded waterbody: Lake Antoine. Recorded location: Iron Mountain, MI. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

West Main Street

Recorded waterbody: Chocolay River. Recorded location: Chocolay Township, MI. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Deer Lake

Recorded waterbody: Carp River – Deer Lake. Recorded location: Ishpeming Township, MI. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Wide Waters Lake

Recorded waterbody: The Widewaters. Recorded location: Whitefish Township, MI. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Munising Municipal

Recorded waterbody: Lake Superior. Recorded location: Munising, MI. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Log Cabin Resort and Campground

Recorded waterbody: Manisitique Lake. Recorded location: Portage Township, MI. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Bay Harbor Lake Marina

Recorded waterbody: Lake Michigan – Little Traverse Bay. Recorded location: Petoskey, MI. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Pier 33

Recorded waterbody: Cheboygan River. Recorded location: Inverness Township, MI. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Fort Drummond Marina and Resort

Recorded waterbody: Lake Huron – Whitney Bay. Recorded location: Drummond Township, MI. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Northport Boatyard

Recorded waterbody: Grand Traverse Bay. Recorded location: Leelanau Township, MI. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Twin Lakes Marina

Recorded waterbody: East Twin Lake. Recorded location: Albert Township, MI. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Jacks Landing

Recorded waterbody: Fletcher Pond. Recorded location: Hillman, MI. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Sand Bay Trading Co.

Recorded waterbody: Grand Lake. Recorded location: Krakow Township, MI. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Ahgosatown Landing and Marina

Recorded waterbody: Grand Traverse Bay. Recorded location: Leelanau Township, MI. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Butch’s Tackle and Marine

Recorded waterbody: Torch Lake. Recorded location: Bellaire, MI. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Omena Traverse Yacht Club

Recorded waterbody: Grand Traverse Bay. Recorded location: Leelanau Township, MI. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Grand Traverse Yacht Club

Recorded waterbody: West Arm Grand Traverse Bay. Recorded location: Greilickville, MI. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Crystal Lake Yacht Club

Recorded waterbody: Crystal Lake. Recorded location: Lake Township, MI. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Crystal Lake (South)

Recorded waterbody: Crystal Lake. Recorded location: Benzonia Township, MI. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Crystal Lake Marina

Recorded waterbody: Crystal Lake. Recorded location: Benzonia Township, MI. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Gilbert Park

Recorded waterbody: Long Lake. Recorded location: Long Lake Township, MI. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Penfold Park

Recorded waterbody: Betsie Lake. Recorded location: Gilmore Township, MI. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Cheryls Landing and Marina

Recorded waterbody: Lake Cadillac. Recorded location: Cadillac, MI. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Sunset Shores Resort

Recorded waterbody: Lake Cadillac. Recorded location: Cadillac, MI. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

White Sands Avenue

Recorded waterbody: Lake Mitchell. Recorded location: Selma Township, MI. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Heights Marina

Recorded waterbody: Houghton Lake. Recorded location: Roscommon Township, MI. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Bayview Marina

Recorded waterbody: Houghton Lake. Recorded location: Denton Township, MI. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Laphams Marina

Recorded waterbody: Houghton Lake. Recorded location: Markey Township, MI. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

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