You'll find Brighton State Recreation Area Boat Ramp on Chenango Lake in Pinckney. It's a public boat ramp. Ann Arbor is the nearest big city, about 18 miles away. The next public ramp is Chilson Pond Day Use Area Boat Ramp in Brighton, about 1.8 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Pinckney, MI |
| Water | Chenango Lake |
| Park | Brighton State Recreation Area |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for Brighton State Recreation Area Boat Ramp: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Brighton State Recreation Area Boat Ramp is in Pinckney, Michigan. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Brighton State Recreation Area Boat Ramp.
It gives you access to Chenango Lake.
Fees for Brighton State Recreation Area Boat Ramp are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Brighton State Recreation Area Boat Ramp and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Boating Access in Brighton, about 4.1 miles away.
Chilson Pond Day Use Area Boat Ramp in Brighton (1.8 miles), Brighton State Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Brighton (2.8 miles) and East Crooked Lake Boat Launch in Brighton (3.8 miles).
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