John H. Hammer Public Access, a public boat ramp on Laughing Whitefish River, is located in Harvey. Closest alternative: Deer Lake Roadside Park Boat Ramp in Munising (4.7 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Harvey, MI |
| Water | Laughing Whitefish River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Harvey: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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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John H. Hammer Public Access is in Harvey, Michigan. Open the map link to see where John H. Hammer Public Access sits on the shore.
It gives you access to Laughing Whitefish River.
We have no fee details for John H. Hammer Public Access, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Chocolay River/M-28 Bridge Canoe Launch in Marquette, about 15 miles away.
Deer Lake Roadside Park Boat Ramp in Munising (4.7 miles), Sand River Flooding Boat Launch in Harvey (5.2 miles) and Au Train Bay Boat Launch in Munising (6.8 miles).
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