Indian Springs Metropark Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Big Lake, is located in Waterford. It's about 26 miles from Sterling Heights, MI, as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Pontiac Lake Access Boat Ramp in Waterford (4.6 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Waterford, MI |
| Water | Big Lake |
| Park | Indian Springs Metropark |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Waterford: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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.
Indian Springs Metropark Boat Ramp is in Waterford, Michigan. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Indian Springs Metropark Boat Ramp itself.
Big Lake, in Waterford.
The map data has no fee details for Indian Springs Metropark Boat Ramp, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is BW3's Kayak & Canoe Launch in Auburn Hills, about 7.6 miles away.
Pontiac Lake Access Boat Ramp in Waterford (4.6 miles), Maceday Lake Boating Access in Waterford (5.1 miles) and Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area Boat Ramp (Southwest 2) in Waterford (5.2 miles).
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