You'll find Josephine Ford Park Boat Ramp in Harbor Springs. It's a public boat ramp. If it's full, Bear River Valley Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Petoskey is 4.4 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Harbor Springs, MI |
| Park | Josephine Ford Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Harbor Springs: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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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Josephine Ford Park Boat Ramp is in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Josephine Ford Park Boat Ramp itself.
We have no fee details for Josephine Ford Park Boat Ramp, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Josephine Ford Park Boat Ramp. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Round Lake Boating Access Site in Petoskey, about 4.7 miles away.
Bear River Valley Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Petoskey (4.4 miles), Round Lake Boating Access Site in Petoskey (4.7 miles) and River Bend Park Boat Ramp in Petoskey (5 miles).
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