Boat Ramp Guide
lake Michigan

Boat Ramps on Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan has 36 public boat ramps in Michigan. 17 have concrete ramps. 16 have parking available.

36
Ramps
16
Parking
Lake Michigan, Michigan
Photo: Evgeniya Bozhko (KoriAndrTheCat) via Google Maps

Water Level

Live gauge data, 30-day chart, and how levels affect ramp access

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Weather Conditions

About Lake Michigan

The project is located in the northeast portion of Wisconsin in the middle of The Door County peninsula. The ship canal is used as a shortcut for vessels using the ports of Green Bay and Menominee. Ramp surfaces include 17 paved concrete ramps suitable for larger motorized vessels, 2 carry-in launches for kayaks and canoes. 16 have designated parking (16 with trailer parking). Ramps are managed by County, DNR-FRD, DNR-PRD, and others. Live water level data is available from 3 USGS gauges near Lake Michigan. Check current conditions before launching, as water levels can affect ramp accessibility.

Ramp Locations ยท 36 on Lake Michigan

Concrete
motorboat

Bowers Harbor

MI

2 lanes ๐Ÿ…ฟ 45 spaces Trailers OK

Michigan DNR

Concrete
motorboat

Cross Village

MI

1 lane

Michigan DNR

Concrete
motorboat

East Arm

MI

2 lanes ๐Ÿ…ฟ 32 spaces Trailers OK

Michigan DNR

Concrete
motorboat

Farmers Dock

MI

2 lanes ๐Ÿ…ฟ 16 spaces Trailers OK

Michigan DNR

Concrete
motorboat

Fayette Historic State Park

MI

1 lane ๐Ÿ…ฟ 6 spaces Trailers OK

Michigan DNR

Concrete
motorboat

Ford River Mouth

MI

2 lanes ๐Ÿ…ฟ 40 spaces Trailers OK

Michigan DNR

Concrete
motorboat

Garden Bay

MI

1 lane ๐Ÿ…ฟ 17 spaces Trailers OK

Michigan DNR

Concrete
motorboat

Kipling

MI

2 lanes ๐Ÿ…ฟ 54 spaces Trailers OK

Michigan DNR

Concrete
motorboat

Nahma

MI

2 lanes

Michigan DNR

Concrete
motorboat

Nine Mile Point

MI

1 lane ๐Ÿ…ฟ 9 spaces Trailers OK

Michigan DNR

Concrete
motorboat

Portage Marsh

MI

1 lane ๐Ÿ…ฟ 2 spaces Trailers OK

Michigan DNR

Concrete
motorboat

Railroad Dock

MI

2 lanes ๐Ÿ…ฟ 45 spaces Trailers OK

Michigan DNR

Concrete
motorboat

Rapid River Mouth

MI

2 lanes ๐Ÿ…ฟ 55 spaces Trailers OK

Michigan DNR

Concrete
motorboat

Sayler Park

MI

1 lane

Michigan DNR

Concrete
motorboat

Seul Choix Pointe

MI

2 lanes ๐Ÿ…ฟ 13 spaces Trailers OK

Michigan DNR

Concrete
motorboat

West Arm

MI

2 lanes ๐Ÿ…ฟ 33 spaces Trailers OK

Michigan DNR

Concrete
motorboat

Wilderness State Park

MI

1 lane ๐Ÿ…ฟ 18 spaces Trailers OK

Michigan DNR

Carry-in
canoekayak

Thompsoncreek

MI

๐Ÿ…ฟ 238 spaces Trailers OK

Michigan DNR

motorboat

Aronson Island

MI

Michigan DNR

motorboat

Clinch Memorial

MI

Michigan DNR

motorboat

Elk Rapids Dock

MI

Michigan DNR

motorboat

Elmwood Township Marina

MI

Michigan DNR

motorboat

Gladstone Marina

MI

Michigan DNR

motorboat

Harbor Springs

MI

Michigan DNR

motorboat

Leeland Township Marina

MI

Michigan DNR

motorboat

Loomis Street

MI

Michigan DNR

motorboat

Menominee Municipal

MI

Michigan DNR

motorboat

Naubinway Marina

MI

Michigan DNR

motorboat

North Shore

MI

Michigan DNR

motorboat

Northport Marina

MI

Michigan DNR

motorboat

Petoskey Municiple Marina

MI

Michigan DNR

motorboat

Portage Bay SFCG

MI

Michigan DNR

motorboat

Sand Point

MI

Michigan DNR

motorboat

Stoney Point

MI

Michigan DNR

motorboat

Suttons Bay Marina

MI

Michigan DNR

Things to Do

Hiking Camping Swimming Site Biking Boating Day Use Area Fishing Wildlife Viewing

Planning Your Visit

Based on the ramp facilities available, Lake Michigan is well-suited for canoe, kayak, motorboat. Recreation activities in the area include Hiking, Camping, Swimming Site, Biking, Boating, Day Use Area, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many boat ramps are on Lake Michigan?
Lake Michigan has 36 public boat ramps .

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