Pontiac Lake Access Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water in Waterford, MI. It's about 23 miles from Sterling Heights, MI, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area Boat Ramp (Southwest) in Waterford, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Waterford, MI |
| Water | Pontiac Lake |
| Park | Pontiac Lake Access |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Waterford: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Pontiac Lake has 2 more public launches besides Pontiac Lake Access Boat Ramp. All launches on Pontiac Lake
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.
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Pontiac Lake Access Boat Ramp is in Waterford, Michigan. We have no street address for Pontiac Lake Access Boat Ramp, only its exact position on the map.
Pontiac Lake Access Boat Ramp is on Pontiac Lake.
We have no fee details for Pontiac Lake Access Boat Ramp, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Pontiac Lake Access Boat Ramp and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Clinton River Canoe Site River Access in Waterford, about 3.3 miles away.
Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area Boat Ramp (Southwest) in Waterford (under 1 mile), Maceday Lake Boating Access in Waterford (1.6 miles) and Twin Lakes Village Boat Launch in Waterford (1.6 miles).
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