Dorner Lake Boat Launch, a public boat ramp, is located in Manistee. From Grand Rapids it's roughly 87 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: Lower Tippy Dam Boat Ramp in Manistee (3.9 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Manistee, MI |
| Water | Dorner Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Manistee: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
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Dorner Lake Boat Launch is in Manistee, Michigan. We only have the map location of Dorner Lake Boat Launch from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
Dorner Lake Boat Launch is on Dorner Lake.
Our data does not say whether Dorner Lake Boat Launch charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Paddlers can usually use Dorner Lake Boat Launch. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Low Bridge Canoe Landing in Manistee, about 1.9 miles away.
Low Bridge Canoe Landing in Manistee (1.9 miles), Lower Tippy Dam Boat Ramp in Manistee (3.9 miles) and Upper Tippy Dam Boat Ramp in Manistee (3.9 miles).
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