Bradford Lake Boat Launch is a public boat ramp in Gaylord, MI. It's inside Big Bradford Lake Public Access. Hartwick Pines State Park manages it. The next public ramp is Horseshoe Lake DNR Boat Launch in Gaylord, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Gaylord, MI |
| Water | Bradford Lake |
| Park | Big Bradford Lake Public Access |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Managed by | Hartwick Pines State Park |
Closures and rules for Bradford Lake Boat Launch: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
Illustration Bestseller Attwood 7524A7 snap-handle drain plug The forgotten drain plug is the classic ramp mistake. A spare in the glove box saves the day. View on Amazon 
Illustration Top pick Bungee dock lines with quick connect, shock absorbing Clip on in seconds while your partner parks the trailer. The bungee keeps the boat off the dock in wakes. View on Amazon 
Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon We haven't tested these ourselves; we chose them by size and specs. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Check the current price on Amazon.
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.
Launch checklistNobody has rated this launch yet. Be the first to share how it went.
Bradford Lake Boat Launch is in Gaylord, Michigan. Open the map link to see where Bradford Lake Boat Launch sits on the shore.
It gives you access to Bradford Lake.
We have no fee details for Bradford Lake Boat Launch, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Kayaks are usually fine at Bradford Lake Boat Launch as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Emerald Lake Boat Launch in Gaylord, about 7.5 miles away.
Hartwick Pines State Park, according to the map data. Contact them for closures, fees and rules.
Horseshoe Lake DNR Boat Launch in Gaylord (under 1 mile), Blue Gill Lake DNR Boat Launch in Gaylord (under 1 mile) and Little Bradford Lake Public Boat Launch in Gaylord (1 mile).
Boat Ramps Nearby