Boat Ramps Nearby
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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Paw Paw, MI
Paw Paw has 5 public boat ramps and launches. Another 65 are within 25 miles.
More boat ramps around Paw Paw
- 4.1 mi Eagle Lake Public Boat Launch Decatur Boat ramp
- 5 mi Village of Lawrence Canoe Launch Hartford Kayak launch
- 7.5 mi Hall Lake Boat Launch Hartford Boat ramp
- 8 mi North Scott Lake Boat Launch Bangor Boat ramp
- 8 mi Lake of the Woods Public Boat Launch Decatur Boat ramp
- 8.1 mi Shafer Lake Boat Launch Hartford Boat ramp
- 9 mi Upper Jeptha Lake Boat Launch Bangor Boat ramp
- 9.5 mi Huzzy Lake Public Boat Launch Lawton Boat ramp
- 9.9 mi Wolf Lake Boat Launch Mattawan Boat ramp
- 9.9 mi Brandywine Lake Boat Launch Kalamazoo Boat ramp
Launching in Paw Paw at a glance
| Boat ramps | 5 |
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Water you can reach from here: Lake Cora, Reynolds Lake, School Section Lake, Ackley Lake, Three Mile Lake.
Michigan rules to know
- Before leaving a Michigan launch, pull every drain plug, drain bilge and livewell and remove weeds from the trailer. It is required by state law.
- Anyone born on or after July 1, 1996 needs a Michigan boating safety certificate to operate a motorboat, and most personal watercraft operators need one too.
For closures and rules check Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
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Life jacket rulesBoat ramps in Paw Paw: questions and answers
Where are the public boat ramps in Paw Paw, MI?
We list 5 launches in Paw Paw, including Lake Cora Public Boat Launch, Reynolds Lake Public Boat Launch and School Section Lake Boat Launch. Another 65 are within 25 miles.
Where is the nearest kayak launch to Paw Paw?
Village of Lawrence Canoe Launch in Hartford, about 5 miles away. You can also put in at the side of most boat ramps.
What water can you reach from the ramps in Paw Paw?
The launches in Paw Paw give access to Lake Cora, Reynolds Lake, School Section Lake, Ackley Lake and Three Mile Lake.
What are the invasive species rules for boaters in Paw Paw?
Before leaving a Michigan launch, pull every drain plug, drain bilge and livewell and remove weeds from the trailer. It is required by state law.
Did a launch close, or is one missing? Let us know and we'll add it.