Pontiac Oaks Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Upper Silver Lake in Pontiac, MI. From Sterling Heights it's roughly 16 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: Loon Lake Boating Access in Waterford (2.2 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Pontiac, MI |
| Water | Upper Silver Lake |
| Park | Pontiac Oaks |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in Michigan, including Pontiac Oaks Boat Ramp: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Read more: 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
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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Pontiac Oaks Boat Ramp is in Pontiac, Michigan. We have no street address for Pontiac Oaks Boat Ramp, only its exact position on the map.
It gives you access to Upper Silver Lake.
We have no fee details for Pontiac Oaks 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 Pontiac Oaks Boat Ramp. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Lake Oakland Boating Access in Waterford, about 2.6 miles away.
Loon Lake Boating Access in Waterford (2.2 miles), Lake Oakland Boating Access in Waterford (2.6 miles) and BW3's Kayak & Canoe Launch in Auburn Hills (3.6 miles).
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