You'll find Big Star Lake Boat Launch in Baldwin. It's a public boat ramp. The next public ramp is Reed Lake Boat Launch in Baldwin, about 2.5 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Baldwin, MI |
| Water | Big Star Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Big Star Lake Boat Launch is in Baldwin, Michigan. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Big Star Lake Boat Launch itself.
Big Star Lake, in Baldwin.
Fees for Big Star Lake Boat Launch are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Paddlers can usually use Big Star Lake Boat Launch. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Broken-out Bridge access in Fremont, about 19 miles away.
Reed Lake Boat Launch in Baldwin (2.5 miles), Gleason's Landing in Baldwin (4.1 miles) and M-37 Bridge Boat Launch in Baldwin (6.4 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby