Lake Erie Metropark Boat Ramp (Downtown), a public boat ramp, is located in Rockwood. From Detroit it's roughly 21 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is Huron River Mouth Boat Launch in Rockwood, about 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Rockwood, MI |
| Water | Lake Erie Metropark |
| Park | Lake Erie Metropark |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Michigan access sites: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide 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 checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Lake Erie Metropark Boat Ramp (Downtown) is in Rockwood, Michigan. There is no street address for Lake Erie Metropark Boat Ramp (Downtown) in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
Lake Erie Metropark, in Rockwood.
Our data does not say whether Lake Erie Metropark Boat Ramp (Downtown) charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Paddlers can usually use Lake Erie Metropark Boat Ramp (Downtown). Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Oakwoods Metropark Canoe/Kayak Launch in Flat Rock, about 8.1 miles away.
Huron River Mouth Boat Launch in Rockwood (1 mile), Lake Erie Metropark Boat Ramp (North) in Rockwood (1.8 miles) and South Rockwood Boat Ramp in South Rockwood (3.4 miles).
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