McDonald Lake Boat Launch, a public boat ramp, is located in Bessemer. It's listed as free to use. Kayaks and canoes can launch here too. Closest alternative: Sunday Lake Boat Launch in Wakefield (7.4 miles).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Bessemer, MI |
| Water | McDonald Lake |
| Surface | paved |
| Launch fee | free |
| Trailers | trailers allowed |
Rules and closures near Bessemer: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Guide: 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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McDonald Lake Boat Launch is in Bessemer, Michigan. We only have the map location of McDonald Lake Boat Launch from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
McDonald Lake, in Bessemer.
McDonald Lake Boat Launch is marked as free in the map data, though rules can change, so look at the signs when you arrive.
It's marked as kayak-friendly. Load at the side and leave the lane free.
Sunday Lake Boat Launch in Wakefield (7.4 miles), Chaney Lake Boat Launch in Wakefield (7.4 miles) and Elbow Lake Boat Launch in Wakefield (11 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby