Ken Ratliff Park Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Van Etten Lake, is located in Au Sable. If it's full, Van Etten SFCG Boat Launch in Au Sable is 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Au Sable, MI |
| Water | Van Etten Lake |
| Park | Ken Ratliff Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Au Sable: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Ken Ratliff Park Boat Ramp is in Au Sable, Michigan. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Ken Ratliff Park Boat Ramp itself.
It gives you access to Van Etten Lake.
We have no fee details for Ken Ratliff Park Boat Ramp, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Kayaks are usually fine at Ken Ratliff Park Boat Ramp as long as trailers can still get through.
Van Etten SFCG Boat Launch in Au Sable (1 mile), Whirlpool River Access in Au Sable (2.7 miles) and Cedar Lake Public Boat Launch in Au Sable (3.3 miles).
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