Boat Ramps Nearby

Boat ramps in Michigan

1271 launches in 280 cities.

The cities with the most launches are Newberry (48), Iron River (33) and Munising (25). See them on the map

What Michigan offers on the water

Boat ramps1152
Kayak and canoe launches136
Fishing piers and access15
Marked free60

The launches in Michigan sit on Long Lake, Clear Lake, Fish Lake, Duck Lake, Crooked Lake, Clinton River, Proud Lake, Round Lake.

Michigan rules to know

Helpful before you go: launching a boat, ramp etiquette and launch fees.

Boat ramps by city

Boat ramps in Michigan: questions and answers

How many public boat ramps and launches are in Michigan?

We list 1271 launches in 280 cities across Michigan.

Which lakes and rivers in Michigan have the most boat ramps?

On our map: Long Lake (17), Clear Lake (7), Fish Lake (6), Duck Lake (5), Crooked Lake (5) and Clinton River (5). Plenty of Michigan waters have only one public launch.

Are boat ramps in Michigan free?

60 of the 1271 launches in Michigan are marked free in the map data. Expect day-use fees at Michigan state parks and federal lakes.

Where can you launch a kayak in Michigan?

We list 136 kayak and canoe launches in Michigan, for example Porter Street Canoe Dock in Albion, Luneack Park Kayak Launch in Alma, Kayac/Canoe Launch in Alpena and Island Park Kayak Launch in Ann Arbor.

Where are the fishing piers in Michigan?

15 fishing piers and fishing access sites, including Handicap Fishing Spot in Au Sable, Graves Crossing Fishing Access in Bellaire, Fishing peir (Northwest) in Big Rapids and Fishing peir (Northwest 2) in Big Rapids.

What are the drain plug rules in Michigan?

Michigan law says drain plugs out, water drained and plants removed before you trailer away, or risk a fine of up to $100.