Chaney Lake Boat Launch is a public boat ramp in Wakefield, MI. Michigan Department of Natural Resources manages it. With 2 lanes, the line moves faster than at a single ramp. The next public ramp is Thrush Lake Boat Launch in Wakefield, about 6.2 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Wakefield, MI |
| Water | Chaney Lake |
| Ramps | 2 launch lanes in the map data |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Managed by | 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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Chaney Lake Boat Launch is in Wakefield, Michigan. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Chaney Lake Boat Launch.
Chaney Lake, in Wakefield.
Our data does not say whether Chaney Lake Boat Launch charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Chaney Lake Boat Launch and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is McDonald Lake Boat Launch in Bessemer, about 7.4 miles away.
Michigan Department of Natural Resources, according to the map data. Contact them for closures, fees and rules.
Thrush Lake Boat Launch in Wakefield (6.2 miles), Henry Lake Boat Launch in Wakefield (6.5 miles) and Moraine Lake Boat Launch in Wakefield (6.9 miles).
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