North Lake Boat Launch gives you public access to the water in Chelsea, MI. It belongs to Pinckney State Recreation Area. It's about 15 miles from Ann Arbor, MI, as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Pinckney State Recreation Area Boat Ramp (Southwest 2) in Pinckney (1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Chelsea, MI |
| Water | North Lake |
| Park | Pinckney State Recreation Area |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Chelsea: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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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North Lake Boat Launch is in Chelsea, Michigan. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of North Lake Boat Launch.
North Lake, in Chelsea.
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Paddlers can usually use North Lake Boat Launch. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayak Launch in Dexter in Dexter, about 6.7 miles away.
Pinckney State Recreation Area Boat Ramp (Southwest 2) in Pinckney (1 mile), Pinckney State Recreation Area Boat Ramp (Southwest) in Pinckney (1.9 miles) and Pinckney State Recreation Area Boat Ramp (West) in Pinckney (3 miles).
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