Boat ramps on Lake Macatawa
We count 3 places to get onto Lake Macatawa, Michigan, from Beechwood to Holland. 3 are boat ramps for trailers.
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Holland State Park Boat Ramp
Beechwood -
Kollen Park Boat Ramp
Holland
Launching on Lake Macatawa
| Launches | 3 |
|---|---|
| Boat ramps | 3 |
| Towns | Beechwood, Holland |
- In Michigan you must remove all drain plugs, drain the water and clear plants from boat and trailer before you drive away. Fines go up to $100.
Guides: launching a boat, ramp etiquette, launch fees.
Packed for the ramp
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Illustration Bestseller Attwood 7524A7 snap-handle drain plug The forgotten drain plug is the classic ramp mistake. A spare in the glove box saves the day. View on Amazon -
Illustration Top pick Bungee dock lines with quick connect, shock absorbing Clip on in seconds while your partner parks the trailer. The bungee keeps the boat off the dock in wakes. View on Amazon -
Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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Lake Macatawa: questions and answers
Where can you launch a boat on Lake Macatawa?
We list 3 public launches on Lake Macatawa around Beechwood and Holland: Holland State Park Boat Ramp, Howard B. Dunton Park Boat Launch and Kollen Park Boat Ramp.
Are the boat ramps on Lake Macatawa free?
1 of the 3 launches charge a fee according to the map data. For the others we have no fee details.
Can you kayak on Lake Macatawa?
There's no dedicated kayak launch on Lake Macatawa in our data, so use the edge of a boat ramp or the end of a dock and keep the lane free.
What should boaters on Lake Macatawa know about invasive species?
Before leaving a Michigan launch, pull every drain plug, drain bilge and livewell and remove weeds from the trailer. It is required by state law.