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1265 public boat ramps and launches on 572 Michigan lakes in our guide. Open a lake for its full map, bait shops and what's biting.
Alcona Dam Pond 2 launches
- County boat ramps (three) — Three county-maintained gravel ramps with about 20 trailer spaces. The county also runs camping parks on the east and west sides.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Arbutus Lake 2 launches
- Arbutus Lake public access — Listed as a boat access site. Arbutus Lake State Forest Campground is also nearby. Ramp details not confirmed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Arcadia Lake 2 launches
- Veteran's Memorial Park — Launch, marina and accessible fishing pier run by Arcadia Township
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Arnold Lake 2 launches
- Arnold Lake public boat launch — Public boat launch near 44.0759, -84.7550. No carry-in launch, toilet or dock listed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Au Sable Lake 2 launches
- Au Sable Lake state boat launch — 5237 Sumac Trail, Lupton. Hard-surface ramp, parking for about six trailers
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Au Train Basin 1 launch
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Au Train Lake 2 launches
- Au Train Lake public boat launch — Forest Service launch on the southeast shore, next to the campground.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Austin Lake 2 launches
- Austin Lake Boat Launch — Hard-surface launch for medium watercraft; Recreation Passport or daily fee required
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Avalon Lake 2 launches
- Avalon Lake public ramp — 21830 MacArthur Ln, Hillman. Public boat ramp listed by the DNR.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Avery Lake 2 launches
- East shore state forest campground and boat launch — State run campground and boat access with parking for about 15 trailers.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Badwater Lake 1 launch
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Bankson Lake 2 launches
- Bankson Lake public boat ramp — 24922 80th Ave, Lawton, MI 49065. Public boat ramp and water access.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Barton Pond 2 launches
- Barton Nature Area shore access — City park off Huron River Drive west of Main Street. Shore fishing listed by Michigan DNR.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Baseline Lake 2 launches
- Baseline Lake public access — West side, off M-40, 147 M-40, Allegan. Paved ramp with 15 trailer parking spaces.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Bass Lake (Kent County) 2 launches
- Bass Lake DNR boating access site — 16777 Bass Lake Ave NE, Gowen. Public boat ramp.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Bass Lake (Luce County) 2 launches
- Bass Lake State Forest Campground launch — Boat launch across the road from the campground, at 23742 County Road 455, McMillan. No-wake rules are in place.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Bass Lake (Marquette County, 280 acres) 2 launches
- Bass Lake State Forest Campground launch — Gravel ramp on the east shore. Parking for about 8 trailers.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Bass Lake (Schoolcraft County) 2 launches
- Bass Lake boat launch — Back-in launch on the east side of the lake off FR2633. Fees and parking not confirmed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Baw Beese Lake 3 launches
- Baw Beese Lake DNR ramp — DNR boat ramp just off the Waterworks Park parking area on Waterworks Drive.
- Sandy Beach, Owen Memorial Park and Waterworks Park — City park access along Waterworks Drive.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Bear Lake 2 launches
- Bear Lake Boat Launch (DNR) — DNR-managed hard-surface ramp for large watercraft, 32 parking spaces, restroom (Pleasanton Township)
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Bear Lake (Hillsdale County) 2 launches
- Bear Lake public boat ramp — 4034 N Lakeview Dr, Hillsdale, MI 49242. Listed by the Michigan DNR.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Bear Lake (Kalkaska County) 2 launches
- Bear Lake DNR access site — Southeast corner. Paved ramp, parking for about six vehicles with trailers.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Beatons Lake 2 launches
- U.S. Forest Service boat launch (north end) — Only public launch reported in the 2021 DNR survey
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Beaufort Lake 2 launches
- Beaufort Lake State Forest Campground — Public boat launch on the north shore at the state forest campground.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Beaver Lake (Alger County) 2 launches
- Little Beaver Lake boat launch — In Little Beaver Lake Campground, about 18 miles east of Munising on H-58 then 3 miles on Little Beaver Lake Road. Little Beaver Lake flows into Beaver Lake.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Beaver Lake (Alpena County) 2 launches
- Beaver Lake County Park — Public boat ramp at 17394 Beaver Lake Park Rd, Lachine.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Belleville Lake 3 launches
- Belleville Lake-West — DNR launch on Rawsonville Road, maintained by Maybury State Park
- Belleville Lake-East — DNR launch on East Huron River Drive, maintained by Maybury State Park
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Bennett Lake 2 launches
- Lobdell Lake Public Access Site — State site with a paved launch and parking for about 30 vehicles. Boats reach Bennett Lake through the North Ore Creek channel.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Betsie Lake 4 launches
- Frankfort municipal boat launch — North side of the lake, Frankfort. Municipal marina.
- Elberta Marina — Southeast corner of the lake. Public boat ramp.
- Frankfort Green Space and Elberta Waterfront Park — Public fishing piers.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Betsy Lake 1 launch
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Big Bass Lake 2 launches
- West shore DNR ramp — Unimproved public ramp with parking for about three vehicles with trailers
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Big Bear Lake 2 launches
- Big Bear Lake boat ramp — Public boat ramp near Vienna Corners.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Big Blue Lake 2 launches
- Blue Lake County Park — Public boat launch and fishing access on Nichols Rd.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Big Bradford Lake 2 launches
- Big Bradford Lake DNR boating access — State-run boating access site on the southeast shore.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Big Chub Lake 2 launches
- Chub Lake Road end — Unimproved road-end on the west shore. Take Chub Lake Hill Road south off Old State Road. No improved ramp is described.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Big Evans Lake 2 launches
- Big Evans Lake public boat ramp — 18219 67th Ave, Barryton. Listed as a public boat ramp and water access (Michigan DNR data via howsyourriver.com).
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Big Fish Lake 2 launches
- Big Fish Lake public boat launch — West shore, room for about 20 trailers. About half the shoreline is state land in Ortonville Recreation Area.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Big Lake (Oakland County) 2 launches
- Big Lake Boat Ramp — Boat ramp near 6095 Hillsboro Rd, Davisburg. Listed from Michigan DNR data. Parking details not confirmed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Big Lake (Otsego County) 2 launches
- MDNR west shore access — Gravel lot and small concrete launch. Room for about 3 to 4 trailers.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Big Pine Island Lake 2 launches
- DNR boating access site — West shore. Hard-surface ramp, vault toilet, parking for 14 trailers.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Big Star Lake 2 launches
- DNR boat launch (west shore) — Paved ramp with parking for about 51 vehicles.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Bills Lake 2 launches
- DNR boating access site — Northwest shore. Gravel lot for about 20 vehicles with trailers. Address listed as 5254 Stray Dr, Newaygo.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Birch Lake (Antrim County) 1 launch
- Northeast shore launch — One unpaved launch with a single skid pier and a vault toilet. Parking for about five vehicles. Recreation Passport required.
Bird Lake 2 launches
- Bird Lake DNR boat launch — Public concrete ramp, one lane, about 9 trailer parking spaces, managed by Michigan DNR
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Bishop Lake 2 launches
- Bishop Lake Boat Ramp — Concrete, one lane, about 15 parking spaces. Managed by DNR Parks and Recreation. A state recreation pass may be needed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Black Lake 3 launches
- Onaway State Park boat launch — Hard-surface ramp for large watercraft, 19 parking spaces, Recreation Passport required (MI DNR)
- Black Lake State Forest Campground ramp — Concrete ramp with dock on the northeast shore off Eisens Trail
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Black River Lake 2 launches
- Black River Lake public boat launch — Public ramp in Erwin Township, listed with Michigan DNR data.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Blue Lake (Kalkaska County, 119 acres) 2 launches
- Blue Lake boat ramp — Public boat ramp at 6117 Blue Lake Rd, Kalkaska, MI (Michigan DNR data)
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Boardman Lake 3 launches
- Hull Park boat launch — Boat launch on the north end, run by the City of Traverse City.
- Medalie Park — Canoe and kayak launch on the south end. Carry-in only.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Bobcat Lake 2 launches
- Bobcat Lake boat ramp — Gravel ramp next to the campground and day use area, with trailer parking. Run by the Ottawa National Forest.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Bodi Lake 2 launches
- Bodi Lake State Forest Campground launch — North side of the lake, left as you enter the campground. Suited to small boats, kayaks and canoes. Low water can leave the ramp short of the water. Recreation Passport required.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Bond Falls Flowage 2 launches
- Bond Falls Flowage Campground — 26 first-come sites, free, open June 1 to Sept 15; launch not confirmed
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Boot Lake 2 launches
- Boot Lake boat ramp — Listed DNR boat ramp near Steuben.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Brandywine Lake 2 launches
- Brandywine Lake public boat ramp — Public boat ramp and water access at 31780 Brandywine Lake Rd, Gobles, MI 49055
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Brevoort Lake 3 launches
- DNR boat launch (Dukes Road, south end) — Two concrete ramps, loading dock, paved parking for 36 vehicles/trailers
- Brevoort Lake Campground ramp (Boedne Bay) — Hiawatha National Forest ramp; day-use fee applies
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Bristol Lake 2 launches
- Bristol Lake public boat ramp — Public boat ramp and water access, 1984 Stamm Rd, Dowling, MI 49050 (Michigan DNR listing)
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Brooks Lake 2 launches
- Brooks Lake Boat Ramp — Public concrete ramp with one lane, DNR managed, about 5 parking spaces
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Bruin Lake 3 launches
- Bruin Lake state boat launch — West side of the lake. State owned and maintained.
- Bruin Lake Campground fishing pier — Public pier in Pinckney Recreation Area. Built in 2008.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Brule Lake 3 launches
- Brule Lake north ramp — Forest Service ramp at the north end of the lake, off West Brule Road.
- Brule Lake south ramp — Second ramp at the south end of the lake.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Budd Lake 2 launches
- Budd Lake boat ramp — Public ramp at the south end of the lake, 1505 N Grant Ave, Harrison
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Burt Lake 1 launch
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
C S Mott Lake 3 launches
- Bluegill Boat Launch — Paved, barrier-free launch on the south shore with parking for about 75 vehicles with trailers.
- Branch Road and Genesee Road shore fishing sites — County park shore fishing spots.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Cable Lake 1 launch
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Caribou Lake 2 launches
- Caribou Lake Public Boat Launch — DNR launch at the north end on North Caribou Lake Road. Hard-surfaced ramp and a courtesy pier.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Carney Lake 2 launches
- Carney Lake State Forest Campground boat launch — Boat launch and fishing access at the 16-site state forest campground, reached by M-95 and Carney Lake Road.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Cary Lake 2 launches
- Cary Lake public boat ramp — DNR listed public ramp and water access in Batavia Township. No amenities were listed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Cass Lake 3 launches
- Dodge No. 4 State Park boat launch — Hard-surface ramp for large watercraft, about 80 parking spaces, fishing piers; Recreation Passport required
- West Bloomfield Marshbank Park — Carry-in launch for kayaks/canoes, fishing pier
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Cedar Hedge Lake 2 launches
- Cedar Hedge Lake access site — Public boat ramp near Interlochen listed by Michigan DNR.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Cedar Island Lake 2 launches
- Cedar Island Lake public ramp — Public boat ramp and water access listed by Michigan DNR in White Lake Township.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Cedar Lake 2 launches
- DNR public boat launch (east shore) — Paved launch with parking for 26 trailers
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Cedar Lake (Leelanau County) 2 launches
- Cedar Lake Boating Access Site — Listed by the Michigan DNR as Cedar Lake BAS in Leelanau County. Check the DNR MRBIS page for ramp details.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Cedar Lake (Van Buren County) 2 launches
- South end public access — Small public access point on the south end, per a local boat rental service. Not confirmed by the DNR.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Cedar Lake (Washtenaw County) 2 launches
- Cedar Lake DNR boat ramp — Public boat ramp and water access near Chelsea, listed by the Michigan DNR.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Center Lake 3 launches
- Center Lake DNR launch — Public launch on the north end off Napoleon Road, with parking for about 30 cars.
- Leoni Township launch — Township launch on the west end off Hoyer Road.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Chaney Lake 2 launches
- Chaney Lake DNR boat ramp — One concrete launch lane with four trailer parking spaces. No restrooms found nearby.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Chicago Lake 2 launches
- Chicago Lake boat launch — Improved launch near the north end, next to the four forest campsites.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Chicagon Lake 2 launches
- Pentoga Park Boat Launch — Iron County park on the south shore off CR 424; hard-surface ramp, about 20 trailer spaces, accessible pier; use fee
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Chippewa Lake 2 launches
- Chippewa Lake DNR boat ramp — 10011 Lakeshore Dr. Concrete ramp with 2 lanes and 42 parking spaces. No restrooms found nearby.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Christiana Lake 2 launches
- Juno Lake DNR boating access site — South shore of Juno Lake on a channel, 16 parking spaces. It serves Juno, Christiana and Painter lakes.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Cisco Lake 2 launches
- State public access site — State-maintained site on the northeast shore. The 1993 report gives no ramp details.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Clam Lake (Antrim County, 420 acres) 2 launches
- Clam Lake public access — DNR boat ramp at 7989 Hoy Dewey Dr, Bellaire.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Clark Lake (Gogebic County) 2 launches
- Clark Lake boat launch — Gravel DNR ramp at the north end with a picnic area, beach and campground nearby.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Clark Lake (Jackson County) 2 launches
- Clark Lake County Park — Jackson County lists a boat launch and parking at 3708 Ocean Beach Road. Public status of the launch was not confirmed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Clark Lake (Luce County) 2 launches
- Nonmotorized trail access — DNR lists a nonmotorized trail to the lake with no boat ramp. Shore fishing is available.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Clear Lake (Barry County) 2 launches
- Clear Lake public boat ramp — 341 Clear Lake Dr, Dowling. Public boat ramp and water access listed by the Michigan DNR.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Clear Lake (Jackson County) 2 launches
- Clear Lake county park (west shore) — Carry-on boat access and swimming. No public boat launch.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Clear Lake (Mecosta County) 2 launches
- Clear Lake public boat ramp, 15390 McKinley Rd, Big Rapids — Public water access site listed by Michigan DNR.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Clear Lake (Montmorency County) 2 launches
- Clear Lake State Park boat launch — Public boat ramp near Briley, MI. The state park holds about two-thirds of the shoreline. A Michigan Recreation Passport may be needed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Clear Lake (Ogemaw County) 2 launches
- Clear Lake DNR access site — Southeast corner, 3795 Horseshoe Lake Rd. Concrete ramp, not recommended for the largest boats. Eight parking spaces, restroom and fishing pier.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Clear Lake (St. Joseph County) 2 launches
- DNR boat launch (south end) — Only public access site on the lake per the 2010 DNR survey. Listed at 11890 Coon Hollow Rd, Three Rivers.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Clearwater Lake 2 launches
- Public boat ramp (Clearwater Rd) — Ramp at E19451 Clearwater Rd, Watersmeet.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Clifford Lake 2 launches
- Clifford Lake boat ramp — Listed as a boat ramp at 131 Royal Dr NW, Stanton. Anglers report the launch is rough.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Coldwater Lake 2 launches
- Coldwater Lake Boat Launch (DNR) — Ovid Township; hard-surface ramp, 59 vehicle/trailer spaces, restroom
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Coldwater Lake (Isabella County) 2 launches
- Coldwater Lake Family Park — 1703 N. Littlefield Rd, Weidman. Boat launch and kayak launch. Daily vehicle permit is $6.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Colwell Lake 3 launches
- Colwell Lake boat ramp and launching pier — Hiawatha National Forest. Ramp and pier near the campground entrance, with parking and a trailer turn-around.
- Accessible fishing pier — Next to the campground and beach.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Cooke Dam Pond 3 launches
- Cooke Dam Road launch — East end. Larger lot with room for trailers.
- Pine Akers launch — West end off Pine Akers Road. Small, with little parking.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Corey Lake 2 launches
- Corey Lake DNR public access site — State-owned site at the west end with a boat ramp and parking for about nine vehicles with trailers. Address listed as 59770 Co Hwy 109, Jones.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Cornwall Creek Flooding 2 launches
- North shore boat ramp — Small boats, canoes and kayaks. Parking for about 6 vehicles with trailers. No camping at the ramp.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Cowden Lake 2 launches
- Cowden Lake boat ramp — One concrete launch lane. Fee unknown.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Craig Lake (Baraga County) 2 launches
- Craig Lake canoe launch — Undeveloped canoe launch near the park entrance. Carry-in boats only. Recreation Passport needed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Craig Lake (Branch County) 2 launches
- Craig Lake public boat ramp — DNR boat ramp, 276 Stevens Shores Dr, Coldwater
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Cranberry Lake (Clare County, 141 acres) 2 launches
- Cranberry Lake public boat ramp — 5074 Fishing Site Rd, Harrison. Michigan DNR access site.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Crandell Lake 2 launches
- Crandell Park kayak launch and parking — Southeast side of the park off M-50. Parking and restrooms nearby. A trail of just under 3 miles circles the lake.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Crawford Lake 2 launches
- Crawford Lake public boat launch — Public launch confirmed by a 2019 news report. Details not confirmed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Crescent Lake 3 launches
- Crescent Lake boat access site — North end of the lake.
- Residential park — Southwest shoreline.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Cris Brown Lake 2 launches
- Cris Brown Lake Road access — No boat ramp, pier, campground or restrooms. Boats must be hand carried.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Crispell Lake 2 launches
- Crispell Lake public boat ramp — Public ramp near 636 Fishermans Wharf, Horton, MI 49246 (Michigan DNR data)
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Crooked Lake (Alcona County) 2 launches
- Mitchell Township Park ramp — Southeast side. One boat-wide concrete ramp, parking for about 4 to 6 trucks with trailers, picnic area and outhouse.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Crooked Lake (Emmet County) 2 launches
- Channel Road boat ramp — Public ramp at 8413 Channel Rd, Petoskey, listed as DNR managed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Crooked Lake (Oakland County) 2 launches
- Independence Oaks County Park public launch — Public boat launch, boat house, 3 docks and 8 fishing piers. Trail loop gives shore access. Kayak rentals on site.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Crooked Lake (Washtenaw County) 2 launches
- State public boat launch (west shore) — Concrete ramp upgraded in 1988, with a floating fishing pier.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Croton Dam Pond 3 launches
- Public boat launch and fishing pier — West shore, north of Croton Dam
- Croton Township campground — Large public campground on the east shore
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Crystal Lake 5 launches
- Crystal Lake DNR Boating Access Site — 5572 Mollineaux Rd, Frankfort; five-lane launch, staging pier, paved parking, boat wash
- Beulah Village launch — Village of Beulah; two ramps per DNR fishery report
- Lobb Road access — South shore, listed in DNR fishery report
- Nichols Road access — North shore, listed in DNR fishery report
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Crystal Lake (Montcalm County) 4 launches
- Crystal Lake DNR Boating Access Site — Northeast shore. Two skid piers and paved parking for 46 trailers. Pit toilet with ADA access.
- Crystal Township Boating Access Site — South side. Small site with room for two or three trailers.
- Crystal Township Park — Six acres on the east side. Shore access and winter ice fishing access.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Cub Lake (Hillsdale County) 2 launches
- Cub Lake DNR boating access site — Paved concrete ramp on the northeast end of the main basin. Has 10 parking spaces, one pier and a public toilet.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Culhane Lake 2 launches
- Culhane Lake State Forest Campground launch — Boat launch about 200 feet past the campground entrance off County Road 500. Carry-in paddling also possible.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Cusino Lake 2 launches
- Cusino Lake State Forest Campground — Six lakeside sites with carry-in water access for small craft. No ramp is listed. Recreation Passport required.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Davison Lake 2 launches
- Davison Lake DNR boat launch — Small gravel launch on the west side of the lake
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Deer Lake (Alger County) 2 launches
- DNR boat launch (M-28) — Hard-surfaced launch on the south side of M-28 just before the MDOT roadside park, with trailer parking. Carry-in access at the roadside park.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Deer Lake (Charlevoix County, 463 acres) 2 launches
- Deer Lake public boat ramp — Public ramp at 75 E Deer Lake Rd, Boyne City.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Deer Lake (Iron County) 2 launches
- Deer Lake boat launch — Boat launch at the Deer Lake State Forest Campground, 11 miles northeast of Amasa.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Deer Lake (Marquette County) 2 launches
- Deer Lake public boat ramp — Public boat ramp in Ishpeming near 46.5327, -87.6953. Amenities not confirmed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Derby Lake 2 launches
- Derby Lake boat ramp — DNR ramp at 161 Spring Grove Rd, Stanton. Parking is tight.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Devils Lake (Lenawee County) 2 launches
- Devils Lake DNR Boat Launch — Southwest end off Devils Lake Highway. Parking for about 60 cars. Entry fee applies.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Dewey Lake (Cass County) 2 launches
- Dewey Lake DNR boat ramp — One concrete lane, about 10 trailer spaces, listed as DNR managed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Diamond Lake (Cass County) 2 launches
- DNR public boat launch — Handles up to 60 vehicles with trailers. A 2012 review noted a weekend launch charge.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Dickerson Lake 2 launches
- Dickerson Lake boat ramp — Public ramp and water access at 4431 W Stanton Rd, Stanton. Listed by the Michigan DNR.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Dinner Lake 2 launches
- Dinner Lake boating access site — DNR concrete ramp with a courtesy skid pier. It is the only public access site on the lake.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Dog Lake 2 launches
- Dog Lake Flooding WMA parking — Rustic parking on the northwest side of the flooding (45.288N, 84.412W). DNR Gaylord office: 989-732-3541.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Donnell Lake 2 launches
- Donnell Lake DNR boating access — Boat ramp on the point between the two basins, 61300 Donald Roadway W, Vandalia.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Douglas Lake 2 launches
- Douglas Lake Boat Launch (DNR) — Munro Township, south shore near Pells Island; hard-surface ramp, limited trailer parking
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Duck Lake 2 launches
- Interlochen State Park boat launches — Two launches at Interlochen State Park per DNR report; Recreation Passport required
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Duck Lake (Allegan County) 2 launches
- Duck Lake Access Site — Public gravel ramp at the north end with parking for about seven trailers. 2 W Duck Lake Dr, Gobles.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Duck Lake (Calhoun County) 2 launches
- DNR access site (northwest shore) — Concrete ramps, skid piers, vault toilets, paved parking for 28 trailers. Often full by 7 AM on summer weekends. Fee on summer weekends when no attendant.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Duck Lake (Gogebic County) 2 launches
- Duck Lake Boat Access Site — DNR boat ramp near Watersmeet. Parking and facilities were not listed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Duck Lake (Montcalm County) 2 launches
- Duck Lake public boat ramp — Public boat ramp at 1925 Waterview Way, Crystal, MI 48818 (DNR source).
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Duck Lake (Oakland County) 2 launches
- Duck Lake DNR Launch — Highland Township, near Ramada Dr. Parking is limited.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Dumont Lake 2 launches
- Dumont Lake County Boat Launch — Allegan County launch at the end of 33rd Street. Holds about 15 vehicles with trailers. Has an ADA accessible fishing pier.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Duncan Lake 2 launches
- Duncan Lake boat ramp — DNR public ramp with one concrete lane and about 15 trailer parking spaces.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Eagle Lake (Kalamazoo County, 242 acres) 2 launches
- Eagle Lake Access Site — Public boat ramp listed at 1468 N Eagle Lake Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Eagle Lake (Van Buren County) 2 launches
- Eagle Lake public boat ramp — Listed by Michigan DNR data at 00231 40th St, Bloomingdale. No ramp details found.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
East Lake (Luce County) 2 launches
- East Lake State Boating Access Site — DNR site with a single carry-in launch and parking for about 16 vehicles with trailers.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
East Lake (Schoolcraft County) 2 launches
- East Lake boat access — Unimproved, shallow, sandy access past campsite 1 in Hiawatha National Forest. Carry-in boats are recommended.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
East Twin Lake (Montmorency County) 2 launches
- East Twin Lake boat ramp — DNR listed boat ramp at 4391 Grant Dr, Lewiston.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Eight Point Lake 2 launches
- Eight Point Lake DNR access site — Single concrete ramp and vault toilet on the southwest end. Parking for 22 vehicles with trailers.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Elizabeth Lake 2 launches
- DNR boat launch off Elizabeth Lake Road — Public launch reported by a local lake guide
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Elk Lake 2 launches
- Elk Lake DNR Water Access — 10324 E Elk Lake Dr, Rapid City; developed launch with dock, Chain of Lakes Water Trail trailhead, pit toilets, Recreation Passport required
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Ellsworth Lake 2 launches
- Ellsworth Community — Public access point listed on howsyourriver.com. Ramp details not confirmed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Emily Lake 2 launches
- Emily Lake State Forest Campground boating access — Boating access site at the state forest campground.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Ess Lake 2 launches
- Ess Lake State Forest Campground boat launch — Boat launch at the state forest campground, reached by M-33 and County Road 624.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Farewell Lake 2 launches
- Pine Hills Lake DNR Launch (130 Steves Scenic Drive) — No direct land access to Farwell Lake. The DNR launch on Pine Hills Lake has 18 parking spaces and one skid pier.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Fife Lake (Grand Traverse County) 2 launches
- Fife Lake DNR access — DNR boat launch on the north side in the village of Fife Lake. A private marina is nearby.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Fife Lake (Kalkaska County) 2 launches
- Fife Lake DNR public access site — Boat launch on the north side inside the village. A marina sits near the launch.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Fine Lake 2 launches
- Fine Lake DNR boat launch — Concrete ramp, one lane, about 12 parking spaces with trailer parking. Managed by DNR Parks and Recreation. Coordinates 42.44119, -85.29609.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Fire Lake 2 launches
- Fire Lake public boat ramp — Public ramp near Amasa. Ramp details were not listed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
First Fortune Lake 2 launches
- Bewabic State Park boating access site (Fortune Lake) — The only public boat launch on the Fortune Lake chain of lakes. State park vehicle permit may apply.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
First Lake 2 launches
- First Lake public boat ramp — Public boat ramp and water access near Drummond. Parking details not listed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Fish Lake (Alger County) 2 launches
- Fish Lake Boat Launch — Public boat ramp and water access, Munising Township. Parking is listed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Fish Lake (Barry County) 2 launches
- Fish Lake launch — Launch on the west side in the outlet channel. Parking for about 15 vehicles. Surrounded by state land.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Fishers Lake 2 launches
- Fishers Lake public boat ramp — Listed as a public boat ramp off Lakeshore Dr near Three Rivers. Ramp details not listed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Five Channels Dam Pond 2 launches
- Five Channels Dam public launch — Small concrete ramp near the dam, kept by Consumers Energy. Parking for several trailers. Fits small to mid-sized boats.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Five Lakes (Clare County) 2 launches
- Five Lakes public boat ramp — Public ramp at 2591 Kapplinger Dr, Farwell. DNR data lists a toilet; no dock or carry-in launch.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Flat Rock Impoundment 2 launches
- Flat Rock Dam boat ramp — 28700 Arsenal Rd, Flat Rock. Public ramp with parking and restrooms.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Fletcher Pond 3 launches
- North shore state ramp — Paved ramp off Miller Road (Fishing Site Road) with parking for 46 vehicles.
- Fletcher's Landing Resort — Resort with a launch for guests, boat and motor rentals and a tackle shop.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Foote Dam Pond 4 launches
- Old Orchard Park — South shore boat launch with a large campground. Run by Oscoda Township.
- Foote Site Park — Paved launch near the dam with plenty of trailer parking. A permit is needed to launch.
- Upper reach launch — Small unimproved launch below Cooke Dam.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Ford Lake (Mason County) 2 launches
- Ford Lake access site — Boat ramp at 5526 N Griffin Rd, Fountain, listed by the Michigan DNR.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Ford Lake (Washtenaw County) 2 launches
- Ford Lake Park boat launch — Reported as the only launch for motorized boats. Park system also has North Hydro, North Bay, Loonfeather Point and Lakeside parks.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Ford Reservoir 1 launch
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Fortune Lakes 2 launches
- Fortune Lake DNR Boating Access Site (Bewabic State Park) — Accessible launch. It is the only public boat launch on the Fortune Lakes chain.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Fourmile Lake 2 launches
- Fourmile Lake public ramp — Small gravel boat launch on the south end.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Fremont Lake 3 launches
- Fremont City Park — Boat launch on the north shore, with a campground and beach.
- Sheridan Park — Boat launch and shore fishing on the south shore, run by Sheridan Township.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
French Farm Lake 2 launches
- French Farm Lake DNR ramp — Earthen boat ramp near the north end, maintained by the Michigan DNR.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Frenchman Lake 2 launches
- Frenchman Lake boat ramp — Public ramp managed by Michigan DNR. Fee not confirmed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Gaylanta Lake 2 launches
- Gaylanta Lake DNR boat launch — Public concrete ramp, one lane, about 3 parking spaces including trailer parking
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Geddes Pond 2 launches
- Gallup Park boat launch — Small public launch on Geddes Pond. Canoe livery on site.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Gemini Lakes 3 launches
- North Gemini Lake State Forest Campground — Boat launch at the campground
- South Gemini Lake State Forest Campground — Carry-in access for small boats
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Gene Pond 2 launches
- Gene's Pond State Forest Campground launch — Boat launch on the pond with a large parking area for vehicles and trailers.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Gilead Lake 2 launches
- Gilead Lake access and park — County-leased DNR site on the southern basin. Listed as a public motorboat ramp.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Gilletts Lake 2 launches
- Gilletts Lake boat ramp — Public boat ramp at 1 Shady Lane, Jackson.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Glen Lake 3 launches
- Glen Lake Boat Launch (DNR) — Hard-surface large-watercraft ramp, 20 parking spaces, restroom; Glen Arbor Township
- Old Settlers Park Boat Launch — County day-use park with boat launch
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Goguac Lake 3 launches
- Goguac Lake DNR boating access site — Hard-surface ramp on the north side with 33 parking spaces.
- Goguac Lake City Park — City park along the east shore with shore and ice fishing access.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Golden Lake 2 launches
- Golden Lake Campground ramp — Free concrete ramp at the Forest Service campground, no launch pier, parking for about 6 trailers
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Goose Lake (Marquette County) 1 launch
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Gooseneck Lake 2 launches
- Gooseneck Lake back-in boat launch — Public back-in launch near campsite 1 in the national forest campground.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Graham Lake 2 launches
- Graham Lake Access Site — Public boat ramp at 871 Graham Lake Terrace, Battle Creek. Facilities not listed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Grand Lake 4 launches
- Metzelaar Bay DNR Boating Access Site — Paved DNR-operated launch on the south side; new ramp built 2018
- Grand Lake County Launch (Fletcher-Gilchrist picnic area) — Off East County Road 638
- Grand Lake Marina — 15279 US-23 South, Presque Isle; summer hours 9am-5pm
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Grand Sable Lake 2 launches
- Grand Sable Lake Boat Launch (NPS) — Concrete ramp, courtesy pier, large parking area and vault toilet. Reached by unpaved county roads. Summer boat cleaning station.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Grass Lake (Jackson County) 2 launches
- Grass Lake county park ramp — Gravel ramp in the Jackson County park on the southeast side. Parking for about 12 cars.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Grass Lake (Montmorency County, 322 acres) 2 launches
- Grass Lake DNR boat launch — South shore. Concrete ramp, parking for about eight vehicles with trailers. Maintained by DNR Parks and Recreation.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Grass Lake (Montmorency County, 632 acres) 2 launches
- Grass Lake DNR Boat Ramp — South shore concrete ramp with parking for about eight vehicles with trailers.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Gravel Lake (Van Buren County) 2 launches
- Gravel Lake public ramp — 93308 Gravel Lake Dr, Lawton, MI. DNR listed public boat ramp
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Grebe Lake 2 launches
- Grebe Lake DNR boat ramp — One concrete launch lane with two parking spaces including trailer parking; no restrooms nearby
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Green Lake 3 launches
- Green Lake Boat Launch (DNR) — Grant Township; hard-surface ramp, 27 parking spaces, restroom
- Green Lake Boat Launch - Interlochen State Park — Hard-surface ramp, 10 parking spaces; Recreation Passport required
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Green Lake (Allegan County) 2 launches
- Green Lake public boat launch — 461 N Lake Dr, Caledonia. DNR site with one concrete ramp. Parking is small and fills early.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Greenwood Reservoir 2 launches
- Greenwood Reservoir launch — Two hard-bottom ramps, 17 parking spaces, pit toilets, no camping
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Grousehaven Lake 2 launches
- Rifle River Recreation Area boat ramp — Public ramp with parking and nearby camping, near Lupton (Michigan DNR data).
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Gull Lake 2 launches
- Prairieville Township Gull Lake Park Boat Launch — North shore, Hickory Corners; hard-surface ramp, 4 lanes, parking for ~70 trailers; fee; boat wash station
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Gulliver Lake 2 launches
- Gulliver Lake boat ramp — DNR listed boat ramp at 3389 Gulliver Lake Rd, Gulliver.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Gun Lake 3 launches
- Gun Lake - Yankee Springs Recreation Area Boat Launch (DNR) — Hard-surface ramp, 49 parking spaces; Recreation Passport required
- Gun Lake County Park Boat Launch — Allegan County pay ramp on southwest shore
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Gun Lake (Mason County) 2 launches
- Sherman Township Park — Boat launch on Townline Road.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Hackert Lake 2 launches
- MDNR public boat launch — Hard-surface ramp, one skid pier, pit toilet, parking for 23 vehicles with trailers, west shore, 2030 W Hansen Rd
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Hagerman Lake 2 launches
- Hagerman Lake Recreation Area — Forest Service boat ramp on the south side. Vault toilet, picnic area and no fee. Day use only, no potable water.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Halfmoon Lake 2 launches
- Halfmoon Lake boat ramp — Public ramp at 9292 Lakeview Dr, Pinckney. A state access site and swimming beach are on the northeast shore.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Hall Lake 2 launches
- South shore launch off Gun Lake Road — Dirt site with room for several vehicles and trailers. Shore fishing is good on the south and west shores.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Hamlin Lake 3 launches
- Hamlin Lake - Ludington State Park Boat Launch (DNR) — Hard-surface large-watercraft ramp, 77 parking spaces, ADA kayak launch; Recreation Passport required
- Wilson Hill Park Boat Launch — Upper Hamlin Lake, Ludington; year-round launch with trailer parking
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Hardwood Impoundment 1 launch
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Hardwood Lake 2 launches
- Hardwood Lake public ramp — Listed by the Michigan DNR as a public boat ramp and water access site near Skidway Lake.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Hardy Dam Pond 6 launches
- US-131 boat launch (MDNR) — Public boat launch
- Hardy Dam County Marina — Boat launch and slips
- Newaygo State Park — State park on the pond
- Big Bend Park — Township park access
- Davis Bridge Park — Mecosta County park
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Harwood Lake (Cass County) 2 launches
- Harwood Lake boat ramp — DNR listed boat ramp at 59826 County Line Rd, Three Rivers, MI 49093.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Haymarsh Lakes 2 launches
- Haymarsh Lake boat launches — Two launches at the county park campground, 20500 140th Ave, Big Rapids.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Hayward Lake 2 launches
- Hayward Lake DNR boat ramp — One-lane concrete public ramp, about 4 parking spaces, managed by DNR Forest Resources. No restrooms listed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Heart Lake (Otsego County) 2 launches
- Heart Lake boat ramp — South end of the lake. Run by the DNR Parks and Recreation Division.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Hemlock Lake (Hillsdale County) 2 launches
- Hemlock Lake public ramp — One public boat ramp listed on the lake's west side.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Heron Lake 2 launches
- Heron Lake public launch — Launch with parking for 25 to 30 trailers, plus a fishing pier and seasonal boat rentals.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Hess Lake 2 launches
- Hess Lake public ramp — Public boat ramp and water access near 8872 Redwood Dr, Newaygo.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Hi-Land Lake 2 launches
- Hi-Land Lake boat ramp — Public boat ramp and water access (Michigan DNR data)
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Hicks Lake 2 launches
- Hicks Lake boat ramp — 14648 Hicks Lake Rd, Evart. One concrete lane and about 5 trailer spaces. DNR managed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Higgins Lake 4 launches
- MDNR public boat launch (west shore) — Parking for 82 vehicles
- North Higgins Lake State Park boat launch — Parking for 54 vehicles
- South Higgins Lake State Park boat launch — Parking for 174 vehicles
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Hillsview Lake 2 launches
- Hillsview Lake boat ramp — DNR listed boat ramp at 14051 17 Mile Rd, Rodney, MI 49342.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Hodenpyl Dam Pond 4 launches
- Lions Park — Off M-115 at the upper end. Has an accessible fishing pier.
- Northern Exposure Campground and Boat Launch — Main boat launch. Privately run, so expect a fee.
- Seaton Creek Campground — Rustic Forest Service campground on the east shore.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Holloway Reservoir 4 launches
- Walleye Pike Boat Launch — 7240 N. Henderson Rd, Davison. Paved and open 24 hours. Seasonal fee.
- Holloway Dam Public Access — Carr Rd between Henderson and Oak Rds. Shore and canoe access below the dam.
- Zemmer Park — Marathon Rd north to Zemmer Rd, Lapeer. Small boats and shore fishing.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Homer Lake 2 launches
- Homer Lake public boat ramp — Public boat ramp and water access at 525 Waterman St, Homer. Listed by Michigan DNR.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Houghton Lake 5 launches
- Houghton Lake West Boat Ramp — Michigan DNR; 6 lanes
- Houghton Lake East — Michigan DNR; 2 lanes
- Houghton Lake South (Fisherman's Paradise) — Michigan DNR; 6 lanes
- Houghton Lake State Forest Park Ramp — North shore launch with 50-site campground; vehicle access to ramp listed as temporarily closed, call Roscommon County Parks before visiting
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Hubbard Lake 1 launch
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Hutchins Lake 2 launches
- Hutchins Lake public access (59th Street) — Township-owned public access at the end of 59th Street, owned by Clyde Township.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Huzzy Lake 2 launches
- Huzzy Lake boat ramp — Public ramp at 77936 County Road 652, Lawton.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Independence Lake (Washtenaw County) 2 launches
- Independence Lake County Park launch — Launch for canoes, kayaks and motorized boats of 10 horsepower or less.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Indian Lake 2 launches
- Indian Lake State Park boat launch — Paved launch in the day-use area; separate carry-in launch in the west shore unit
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Indian Lake (Cass County) 2 launches
- Municipal boat launch at Maple Avenue — No parking on Maple Avenue. Park along School Street, about 700 feet up the hill.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Indian Lake (Iron County) 2 launches
- Indian Lake DNR boating access site — Off County Road 424 and Pentoga Trail. New concrete ramp installed in 2017. It is the only launch on the lake.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Intermediate Lake 3 launches
- Intermediate Lake - Central Lake DNR Access Site — Michigan DNR developed launch with trailer parking; recreation passport required
- Intermediate Lake - Openo Rd DNR Access Site — Michigan DNR concrete carry-in launch with lot and trailer parking, pit toilet; recreation passport required
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Iron Lake (Iron County) 1 launch
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Jackpine Lake 2 launches
- Jackpine Lake unimproved boat access — Back-in access on the south side near Site 1. Firm sand and gravel road. Small, light boats only. Day use and limited parking.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
James Lake 2 launches
- James Lake access site — Elmwood area. Listed by the Michigan DNR as a public boat ramp.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Jehnsen Lake 2 launches
- Jehnsen Lake public ramp — 9031 Lakeview Blvd, Rodney, MI. DNR listed public boat ramp
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Jewell Lake 2 launches
- Jewell Lake boat ramp — Listed as a boat ramp at 1647 Jewel Lake Rd, Barton City.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Jordan Lake 2 launches
- Jordan Lake boat launch — Public concrete ramp with 2 launch lanes on the west shore. 28 parking spaces including trailer parking. Managed by DNR Parks and Recreation.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Joslin Lake 2 launches
- Joslin Lake DNR boating access site — Gravel launch on the south side off Joslin Lake Road, Lyndon Township. Ramp was replaced in 2018.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Juno Lake 2 launches
- Juno Lake public boat ramp — Michigan DNR managed public ramp on the lake. Fee not confirmed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
KP Lake 2 launches
- KP Lake public ramp (south end) — Gravel ramp for small to medium boats. Parking for five trailers. Maintained by DNR Parks and Recreation.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Kaks Lake 2 launches
- Kaks Lake Boating Access Site — DNR site off M-117, a half mile south of M-28. Paved launch, 5 paved parking spaces, assistance pier and pit toilet.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Kearsley Reservoir 3 launches
- Layton Boulevard carry-down access — North shore. Close to the road with limited room, so use care.
- East end gravel launch — Undeveloped gravel launch at the east end of the reservoir.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Kent Lake 4 launches
- East Boat Launch — Metropark launch. Trailered boats need a Metroparks launch permit.
- West Boat Launch — Metropark launch. Trailered boats need a Metroparks launch permit.
- Fishing piers — Several piers along the southwest end, plus shore parking.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
King Lake 2 launches
- King Lake State Forest Campground launch — North shore. Suited to small fishing boats and carry-in craft. Recreation Passport needed. Six rustic sites, vault toilets.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Kingston Lake 2 launches
- Kingston Lake State Forest Campground boat launch — Semi-improved hard-surface ramp with no pier. Gravel lot holds about 4 to 5 trailers.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Klinger Lake 2 launches
- Klinger Lake state access site — State-owned launch off Crooked Creek Road, 68103 Crooked Creek Rd, White Pigeon.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lac La Belle 2 launches
- Lac La Belle State Harbor — State marina and day-use boat launch on the northeast side. Gas and extra dockage are available. Call 1-800-447-2757.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lac Vieux Desert 1 launch
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Allegan 2 launches
- Echo Point — DNR access point with boat launch on Monroe Road near 42nd Street
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Angeline 2 launches
- Lake Angeline State Boating Access Site — Concrete ramp and vault toilets. Opened in 2015. Shore fishing is also popular.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Ann 2 launches
- DNR public access site — Public launch at 18643 Launch Site Rd, off N. Reynolds Rd. The state forest campground is about 2 miles southwest and also notes a boat launch on the lake.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Antoine 3 launches
- Lake Antoine County Park — Boat launch and swim beach on the east shore.
- Goulette Senior Citizens Park — Boat launch on the west shore.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Bailey 2 launches
- Lake Bailey public boat ramp — 9968 M-26, Mohawk, MI 49950. Public boat ramp and water access.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Bellaire 3 launches
- Fisherman's Paradise DNR Access Site — DNR concrete boat launch ramp and dock with trailer parking and pit toilets; Recreation Passport/launch fee required
- Noteware Landing — Antrim County carry-in launch with 3 parking spaces; also reaches the Intermediate River
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Cadillac 3 launches
- Mitchell State Park boat launch — Hard-surface ramp for large watercraft, fishing pier; Recreation Passport required
- Kenwood Park boat launch — Public boat launch (MI DNR Status of the Fishery report)
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Chapin 2 launches
- Public launch near Berrien Springs — A rental company page says the lake has a few small public access points. Check locally for exact sites.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Charlevoix 6 launches
- Ironton DNR launch (Young State Park) — Paved, 4 lanes, 44 trailer spaces, off M-66
- Dutchman's Bay launch (Young State Park) — Paved, 2 lanes, 35 trailer spaces
- Ferry Beach launch (City of Charlevoix) — Paved ramp, end of Stover Rd off M-66
- Tourist Park launch (City of East Jordan) — Paved, 1 lane, South Arm
- Whiting County Park launch — Paved, 2 lanes, 13 trailer spaces, free
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Chemung 2 launches
- Lake Chemung DNR access site — Public access off Hughes Road, run by DNR Parks and Recreation since 1942.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Cora 2 launches
- Lake Cora DNR boat ramp — 58881 46th St, Lawrence, MI 49064. Concrete ramp, one lane, about 10 trailer spaces. No toilet listed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Diane 2 launches
- Lake Diane DNR boat launch — Concrete ramp with a dock, restrooms and parking for about 15 to 20 vehicles. Off Woodbridge Road, about 2 miles south of Camden Road.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Dubonnet 2 launches
- Lake Dubonnet State Forest Campground boat launch — DNR boating access site at the campground, with parking. Reached from US-31 and Wildwood Road.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Ellen 2 launches
- Lake Ellen Campground Boat Ramp — Public boat ramp near Kiernan, listed with the Michigan DNR as data source.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Emily 2 launches
- Lake Emily boat ramp — Hard-surfaced ramp near the middle of the east shore.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Fanny Hooe 2 launches
- Fort Wilkins State Park boat launch — Public ramp and fishing dock in the state park. A Recreation Passport or day use permit is required.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Fenton 2 launches
- Lake Fenton public boat ramp — 2244 Grove Park Rd, Fenton. Listed in DNR data. A toilet is on site per one source.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Fourteen 2 launches
- Lake Fourteen public boat ramp — Public boat ramp near Bloomingdale (Michigan DNR source).
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Geneserath 2 launches
- North Arm public access — Long-standing public access site on the North Arm.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake George (Clare County) 2 launches
- Lake George public boat ramp — Public boat ramp and water access, 160 Lake St, Lake, MI 48632 (Michigan DNR listing)
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake George (Ogemaw County) 2 launches
- George Lake public boat ramp — Public ramp near Lupton at 3610 Forest Dr (44.3996, -83.9792). Listing cites Michigan DNR. Lake match not fully confirmed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Gerald 2 launches
- Twin Lakes State Park — Lakes Roland and Gerald are in the park. The DNR lists a launch on Lake Roland, none on Gerald.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Gogebic 1 launch
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Gratiot 2 launches
- Gratiot Lake boat ramp — DNR lists a hard-surfaced ramp deep enough for most boats.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Hudson 2 launches
- Lake Hudson boating access site — At the far end of the day-use area at 5505 Morey Hwy, Clayton. Has a courtesy pier and a kayak launch.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Independence 2 launches
- Perkins Park Boat Launch — Marquette County park, Powell Township; hard-surface ramp for large watercraft; launch fee
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Isabella 2 launches
- Maynard S. Gilmore Park — County park in Sherman Township near Weidman. Fishing platform and winter ice fishing access. No boat launch listed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Lancer 3 launches
- Butman Township access site — East side, off Hockaday Road
- State parcel west end — Off Butman Road, small boats only
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Lansing 3 launches
- Lake Lansing Boat Launch — Two launch ramps on the north side with paved parking. Address 6271 E Lake Dr, Haslett.
- Lake Lansing Park South — County park with a fishing dock and boat rental.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Lavine 2 launches
- State public fishing site — Southeast shore. Gravel ramp per the DNR survey; Wikipedia describes it as paved.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Leelanau 4 launches
- The Narrows — DNR boat launch.
- Bingham (County Road 641) — DNR boat launch.
- Leelanau West — DNR boat launch south of Hohnke Road.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Macatawa 6 launches
- Howard B. Dunton Park — 290 Howard Ave, Holland. Launch with usage fee and restrooms.
- Kollen Park — 240 Kollen Park Dr, Holland. Launch with usage fee. Boardwalk shore fishing.
- Lake Macatawa Launch — 1830 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland. Free with a state park pass.
- South Shore Landing — 1671 South Shore Dr, Holland. Usage fee and restrooms.
- Black Lake Boardwalk — Shore fishing for bass, panfish and walleye.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Manuka 2 launches
- DNR boat ramp (Beachview Dr) — Public DNR ramp near 5105 Beachview Dr, Gaylord.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Margrethe 2 launches
- Lake Margrethe State Forest Campground boat launch — Hard-surface ramp on the eastern shore near the Portage Creek outlet; Recreation Passport required
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Mary 2 launches
- Lake Mary public access — Boat ramp at 400 N Shore Rd, Crystal Falls.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake May 2 launches
- Lake May DNR boat ramp — Concrete ramp, one lane, about 12 parking spaces with trailer room.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Mecosta 2 launches
- Lake Mecosta boat ramp — 9057 105th Ave, Stanwood. Boat ramp listed in Michigan DNR data.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Medora 2 launches
- Lake Medora Access Site — DNR boat ramp at 12881 US-41, Mohawk.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Michigamme 3 launches
- Van Riper State Park — Public boat launch on the northeast shore.
- Brown Road launch — Public boat launch on the north shore.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Missaukee 2 launches
- Missaukee County Park launch — DNR-maintained boat launch at the north end of the lake.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Mitchell 4 launches
- Mitchell State Park boat launch — Along M-115 on the lake; Recreation Passport required
- Hemlock Campground (US Forest Service, Big Cove) — Listed as a boat launch on the Lake Mitchell association site
- Selma Township Park — Western shore; listed as a boat launch on the Lake Mitchell association site
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Nettie 2 launches
- Lake Nettie Public Boat Ramp — DNR listed boat ramp at 8664 Lake Nettie Rd, Hawks, MI.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Oakland 2 launches
- DNR launch off Dill Drive — Public ramp in Waterford Township.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Orion 3 launches
- DNR public boat launch (Indianwood Road) — On the north side of the lake, west of M-24.
- Green's Park — Public swimming access off M-24, about 560 feet of frontage.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Ovid 2 launches
- Sleepy Hollow State Park boat landing — West side boat landing. A Michigan state park pass is needed on the vehicle.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Paradise 2 launches
- Lake Paradise DNR boat ramp — 6011 Paradise Trail, Carp Lake. Public ramp on the west shore.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Ponemah 2 launches
- Lake Ponemah DNR access — Boat launch, parking and restrooms off North Road between Ponemah Drive and Rolston Road. Loaner life jackets are posted at the site.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Roland 2 launches
- Twin Lakes State Park ramp — Concrete ramp, one lane, about 18 parking spaces. Managed by Michigan DNR.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Saint Helen 2 launches
- DNR boat launch, east basin — Hard surface ramp with ample trailer parking
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Sainte Kathryn 2 launches
- Lake Ste. Kathryn Campground boat landing — Free concrete ramp with trailer parking, just south of the campground fee station. Bank, canoe and boat fishing.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Sapphire 2 launches
- Lake Sapphire boat ramp — Public DNR boat ramp at 8300 W Jennings Rd, Lake City.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Skegemog 3 launches
- Baggs Road launch — DNR boating access site at the east end of the lake off Baggs Road.
- Torch River site — Off Aarwood Road, north of the lake. No launch fee listed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake St. Clair 9 launches
- 9 Mile Launch Ramp — St. Clair Shores city ramp, three launch lanes, fee for residents and non-residents, overflow parking; reopened Aug 2025
- Lake Front Park Ramp — Public boat ramp, St. Clair Shores; Michigan DNR listing
- Lac Park Lane Ramp — Public boat ramp, St. Clair Shores; USGS listing
- Lake St. Clair Metropark Launch Ramp — 31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Township; park pass required
- Selfridge DNR Ramp — 29028 William P Rosso Hwy (MM59), Harrison Township; DNR ramp
- Harley Ensign DNR Ramp — 32995 S River Rd, Harrison Township, at end of Clinton River; DNR ramp
- Clinton River Cut Off Ramp — 36080 Jefferson Ave, Harrison Township; DNR ramp, reopened 2024
- Algonac DNR Ramp — 2635 Pointe Tremble Rd (M-29), Algonac; near St. Clair River
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake St. Helen 2 launches
- DNR public boat launch — East shore of the eastern basin. Hard surface ramp with ample trailer parking.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Stella 2 launches
- Stella Lake carry-in access — Forest Service listing shows a carry-in access of more than 100 feet. Bring a car-top boat or canoe.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Templene 2 launches
- Nottawa Township boat launch — West side of Nottawa Road, with parking
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Thumb 3 launches
- DNR boat launch — South shore. Hard-surfaced ramp with parking for about 10 vehicles.
- Public swimming beach — East end of the lake.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Twentyseven 2 launches
- Lake Twentyseven public access — Off West Martin Lake Road. Car-top boats and canoes only. Parking and toilets.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake Winyah 2 launches
- Seven Mile Pond Public Launch — Concrete ramp on the north shore near the dam. Parking is small, about five to ten trailers. Other ramps on the pond are private.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake of the Clouds 2 launches
- Foot trail access — No boat launch found. Reached on foot about a half mile off M-107.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake of the Woods (Branch County) 2 launches
- Lake of the Woods boating access site — Listed on the Branch County DNR facilities list
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lake of the Woods (Van Buren County) 2 launches
- Lake of the Woods public boat ramp — Public boat ramp at 47494 84th Ave, Decatur, MI 49045 (DNR source).
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lakeville Lake 2 launches
- Lakeville Lake DNR launch — Public launch site listed by the lake association
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Langford Lake 2 launches
- Langford Lake Forest Service access and campground — U.S. Forest Service access site with a rustic 11-unit campground on the southwest shore.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Leach Lake 2 launches
- Leach Lake boat ramp — Public boat ramp at 626 Bauer Rd, Hastings (Michigan DNR data)
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lee Lake 2 launches
- Lee Lake public boat ramp — Near Ceresco. Listed as a public boat ramp.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lily Lake (Clare County) 2 launches
- Lily Lake boat ramp — Public ramp and water access at 2950 Cherry Grove Ln, Harrison. Listed as DNR managed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lily Lake (Schoolcraft County) 2 launches
- Walk-in and carry-in access — No public boat launch. Small boats can be carried in over national forest land.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lime Lake (Jackson County) 2 launches
- Lime Lake park and boat launch — 5501 Teft Road, Spring Arbor. Parking, launch, swim area, picnic tables.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lime Lake (Leelanau County) 2 launches
- Lime Lake DNR Boat Launch — Southwest shore. One dock, two launch slips, vault toilets and about six gravel parking spaces.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lincoln Lake 2 launches
- Lincoln Lake DNR boat launch — West shore. Gravel ramp, one skid pier, parking for 16 vehicles with trailers, accessible pit toilet.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Little Bass Lake (Schoolcraft County) 2 launches
- Little Bass Lake carry-in launch — Hiawatha National Forest campground, 5 sites, primitive toilet, no drinking water. Boats must be carried in.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Little Brevoort Lake 2 launches
- Little Brevort Lake North State Forest Campground launch — Boat launch near the picnic area, 2.3 miles east of Brevort via Worth and Ozark roads
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Little Glen Lake 3 launches
- Little Glen Lake DNR Access Site — Public boat launch off Day Forest Road near Empire.
- Glen Lake Beach Park — Day-use park on the west shore.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Little Lake 4 launches
- Little Lake State Harbor — Concrete ramp, 2 lanes, 12 parking spaces, trailers allowed
- Little Lake State Forest Campground — Concrete ramp, 1 lane, 6 parking spaces
- Carry-in site — Canoe and kayak launch, 2 parking spaces
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Little Platte Lake 2 launches
- Little Platte Lake DNR Access Site — DNR boat launch on Saffron Road. One concrete launch lane and about 20 parking spaces.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Little Shag Lake 2 launches
- Little Shag Lake DNR boat launch — Public launch on the south shore, maintained by the Michigan DNR.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Little Traverse Lake 3 launches
- Cleveland Township Park Launch — Northwest corner. Dirt and concrete ramp, vault toilet, parking for 6 to 8 trailers.
- Leelanau County Sand Launch — Northeast corner. Small sand launch for carry-down boats, roadside parking for 2 to 4 vehicles.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Little Whitefish Lake 2 launches
- Little Whitefish Lake public ramp — Lake Dr, Pierson. Listed by the Michigan DNR as a public boat ramp. Parking and a toilet are listed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Little Wolf Lake (Montmorency County) 2 launches
- Little Wolf Lake State Forest Campground — DNR campground on the south shore of the east basin. 24 rustic sites. No public boat ramp. Recreation Passport required.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Littlefield Lake 2 launches
- Littlefield Lake DNR access site — Concrete ramp with a vault toilet. Parking for about 10 vehicles with trailers, on the southwest shore.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lobdell Lake 2 launches
- Lobdell Lake public ramp — Boat ramp listed by the Michigan DNR. Ramp details were not confirmed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lombard Lake 2 launches
- Stearns Road parking lot — 10-car lot north of Stearns Road, about 3/8 mile from the lake. Boats must be carried to the water.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Londo Lake 2 launches
- Londo Lake DNR ramp — Concrete single-lane ramp with about 3 trailer parking spaces, managed by Michigan DNR Parks and Recreation. Near 2490 Woodland Dr, Hale.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Long Lake (Barry County, 148 acres) 2 launches
- Long Lake Boat Launch — Public boat launch in Barry County.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Long Lake (Clare County) 2 launches
- Long Lake public boat ramp — Public boat ramp and water access near 803 Breeze Rd, Harrison. Listed by Michigan DNR.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Long Lake (Gogebic County) 2 launches
- Public boat ramp — Ramp near Beaton, about 11 miles southeast of Marenisco.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Long Lake (Grand Traverse County) 4 launches
- Gilbert Park — Public boat launch and beach on the north shore. Angler parking is across the street.
- Crescent Shores Boat Launch — At the end of Crescent Shores Road off West Long Lake Road.
- Taylor Park — Public beach off North Long Lake Road.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Long Lake (Ionia County) 2 launches
- Long Lake boat ramp — Public boat ramp at 2674 Ottawa Dr, Orleans.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Long Lake (Iosco County) 2 launches
- Long Lake boat access site — Listed on the DNR Iosco County facilities map. Ramp details were not confirmed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Long Lake (Kalamazoo County) 2 launches
- State access site (south end) — State-owned site with parking for 24 vehicles with trailers.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Long Lake (Lapeer County) 2 launches
- Long Lake boat launch (Five Lakes Road) — Small concrete launch in the Lapeer State Game Area
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Long Lake (Montmorency County) 2 launches
- State boat ramp, south shore — Gravel ramp. Parking is limited to about four trailers.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Long Lake (Presque Isle County) 3 launches
- West shore ramp — Hard-surfaced ramp for large boats, 10 parking spaces and a toilet.
- Long Lake Park (east shore) — Hard-surface ramp off Long Lake Park Road with parking for about 35 vehicles.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Long Lake (St. Joseph County) 2 launches
- Long Lake public boat ramp — 60651 Bert Rd, Colon. DNR public boat ramp and water access.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Loon Lake (Gogebic County) 2 launches
- Sylvania Wilderness (non-motorized access) — Motorboats are prohibited on Sylvania lakes
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Loon Lake (Oakland County, 239 acres) 2 launches
- State boat launch — State-owned site with a concrete ramp and 15 parking spaces.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Loon Lake (Presque Isle County) 2 launches
- Southeast shore public launch — Small unimproved launch. Fits small boats, canoes and kayaks. Very limited parking.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Loud Dam Pond 2 launches
- Loud Dam gravel launch — Gravel launch on the south shore next to the dam. Suits medium-sized boats. Maintained by Consumers Energy.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lower Crooked Lake 2 launches
- Lower Crooked Lake public boat ramp — Public boat ramp and water access at 13000 S Norris Rd, Plainwell. Listed by Michigan DNR data.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lower Herring Lake 3 launches
- Lower Herring Lake DNR launch — Paved ramp on the northeast shore with parking for six trailers.
- White Owl Road and Boo Hoo View Road ends — Small gravel ramps with parking for a few trailers.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Lyman Lake 2 launches
- Lyman Lake Boat Launch — Back-in launch with parking between campsites 6 and 7, at the Hiawatha National Forest campground.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Maceday Lake 2 launches
- Maceday Lake DNR boat launch — South end off Williams Lake Road, 18 parking spaces
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Mack Lake 2 launches
- Mack Lake day use area — Carry-in boat access through the day use area in Huron National Forest. No ramp mentioned. Lake is shared private and federal ownership.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Magician Lake 2 launches
- Magician Lake state access site — North side of the lake. Hard-surfaced ramps and parking for about 10 trailers.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Mamie Lake 2 launches
- Public boat launch — One public launch is listed. Follow posted rules.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Manistee Lake 5 launches
- First Street launch — On the channel to Lake Michigan. 16 ramps, parking for nearly 300 vehicles and a fish cleaning station.
- Stronach — South end of the lake. Maintained by the DNR.
- Arthur Street — In the city of Manistee. Maintained by the city.
- Eastlake Village Park — Includes a campground.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Manistique Lake 2 launches
- Public boat access sites (four on the lake, two in Mackinac County and two in Luce County) — Listed in the 2024 DNR fishery status report; check the DNR site for exact ramp locations.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Maple Lake 4 launches
- Township boat launch — Cement ramp on the north shore off M-40. Room for 20 to 30 rigs.
- Dam and Maple Isle — Shore fishing and parking.
- Village fishing access — Piers at the south end off Red Arrow Highway.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Marble Lake 2 launches
- Marble Lake boat ramp — Hard-surface ramp with about 50 parking spaces at 908 Wildwood Rd, Quincy.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Marion Lake 2 launches
- Marion Lake campground launch — 25479 Dulyea Rd, Watersmeet. Boat launch listed by Michigan DNR, reached by path from campground.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Marl Lake (Roscommon County) 2 launches
- Marl Lake small boat launch — Small public launch off East Higgins Lake Road inside the state park. Motors are restricted.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Martiny Lake 2 launches
- Martiny Flooding boat launches — The DNR report says 6 launches are listed around the flooding.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Matteson Lake 2 launches
- Matteson Lake boat ramp — 813 W Colon Rd, Bronson. Listed as a public boat ramp.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
McCollum Lake 2 launches
- McCollum Lake State Forest ramp — Hard-surfaced ramp on the southwest shore at the state forest campground. Parking for about six trailers. Address: 3018 McCollum Lake Rd, Curran.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
McCormick Lake 2 launches
- McCormick Lake DNR access site — West shore. Hard-surface ramp for small to medium boats. Parking for about five trailers.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
McDonald Lake (Gogebic County) 2 launches
- McDonald Lake County Park launch — Free boat launch with a fishing dock and kayak launch. Day-use park.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
McDonald Lake (Schoolcraft County) 2 launches
- Dixner Road boating access site — State site at the east end of Dixner Road. Hard-surfaced ramp with five trailer spaces and two vehicle-only spaces.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
McLaren Lake 2 launches
- McLaren Lake public boat ramp — 8466 E Pierce Rd, Hesperia. Public boat ramp and water access.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Michigamme Reservoir 2 launches
- Public boat access sites — DNR report confirms several boater access sites around the reservoir but does not name them; WE Energies maps show sites and campgrounds.
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Middle Lake (Barry County) 2 launches
- DNR public boating access (northeast shore) — Hard-surfaced ramp, vault toilet, parking for 16 trailer rigs
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Milakokia Lake 3 launches
- Milakokia Lake State Forest Campground launch — Northeast shore. Best for small boats, canoes and kayaks.
- Newton Township launch — North end of the lake, west of Beaver Bay.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Mill Lake (Washtenaw County) 2 launches
- Mill Lake boat launch — Public boat ramp reached from McClure Road. A north shore fishing area is reachable only by hiking.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Millecoquins Lake 2 launches
- Lake Road boat ramp — Public ramp listed in DNR site data. Toilet on site.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Miner Lake 2 launches
- Miner Lake public boat ramp — Boat ramp at 2514 127th Ave, Allegan. Parking details not listed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Mio Dam Pond 3 launches
- Mio Pond State Forest Campground ramp — Inside the state forest campground
- Mio Pond group campground access — Carry-in launch on the west side; accessible T-dock for fishing
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Mona Lake 3 launches
- Mona Lake Park launch — Public hard-surface ramp on the north shore. DNR lists a public ramp at 3640 Green St, Norton Shores.
- Ross Park — South side boat parking area.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Monocle Lake 2 launches
- Monocle Lake Campground launch — Paved public launch with trailer parking in the USFS campground on the southeast shore.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Moon Lake 2 launches
- Moon Lake boat ramp — Public boat ramp at 2080 S Moon Lake Rd, Watersmeet, listed with Michigan DNR data.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Moore Lake 2 launches
- Moore Lake public boat ramp — Public ramp listed as DNR-sourced, near Milford (42.6116, -83.6029). Details not confirmed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Morrison Lake (Ionia County) 2 launches
- Morrison Lake DNR boating access site — Paved ramp, one skid pier and a pit toilet on the north shore. Parking for 23 vehicles with trailers. Staffed Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Morrow Lake 3 launches
- Morrow Pond — Public motorboat ramp
- River Oaks County Park — Public motorboat ramp
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Mud Lake (Jackson County) 2 launches
- Mud Lake access site — Public boat ramp near Waterloo, Michigan DNR listing
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Mullett Lake 4 launches
- Mullett Lake Village DNR launch — Paved launch with parking, northwest shore
- Aloha State Park launch — Paved launch with parking, northeast shore
- Jewell Road DNR launch — Paved launch with parking, east shore
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Munro Lake 2 launches
- Munro Lake DNR boat ramp — Concrete ramp with one lane and about 5 parking spaces. Address listed as 9184 Brandau Rd, Levering.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Murphy Lake (Tuscola County) 2 launches
- Murphy Lake Road gravel launches — Two rough gravel clearings in the state game area. Four-wheel drive may be needed. Limited parking.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Murray Lake 2 launches
- Murray Lake launch — 3597 Causeway Dr, Lowell. Public ramp in a county park with a fishing pier and beach.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Muskallonge Lake 2 launches
- Muskallonge Lake State Park ramp — The only public boat ramp, in the north-central part of the state park.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Muskegon Lake 7 launches
- Grand Trunk launch — Hard-surface ramp, Muskegon; city-operated, fee
- Snug Harbor, Muskegon State Park launch — MI DNR hard-surface ramp; Recreation Passport required
- Fisherman's Landing — South shore, primary tournament site
- Heritage Landing — County-owned access
- Hartshorn access — South shore, City of Muskegon
- Cottage Grove access — South shore, City of Muskegon
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Muskellunge Lake (Montcalm County) 2 launches
- Muskellunge Lake public access — 231 Watt St, Trufant, MI 49347. DNR listed boat ramp.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Muskrat Lake 3 launches
- Muskrat Lake DNR ramp — Concrete ramp, 1 lane, 12 parking spaces, trailers allowed, managed by Michigan DNR.
- Muskrat Lake State Forest Campground — Carry-in canoe and kayak access in the campground. Recreation Passport required. Phone 989-473-2258.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Nawakwa Lake 2 launches
- Nawakwa Lake boat launch — Concrete ramp and courtesy pier off Sucker Lake Road. Parking for trailers is limited.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Nepessing Lake 2 launches
- Lake Nepessing boating access site — DNR site off Hunt Road on the north shore. Gravel ramp with concrete launch pads. Holds about 16 medium boats.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Nevins Lake (Montcalm County) 2 launches
- Nevins Lake public boat ramp — Public ramp at 647 Nelson Dr, Stanton, MI. Listed by the Michigan DNR. One angler reports there is no dock, so it suits small boats.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Newburgh Lake 3 launches
- Newburgh Pointe — 38348 Edward N Hines Dr, Livonia. Small boat launch, two fishing piers, restrooms. Open dawn to dusk.
- Sumac Pointe — Rustic sand access just east of Newburgh Pointe for small craft.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Nichols Lake 3 launches
- Nichols Lake North (USFS) — Forest Service site with a boat ramp and fishing pier. Day use fee of $5 per vehicle.
- Nichols Lake South (USFS) — Forest Service campground with a boat ramp.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
North Lake (Washtenaw County) 2 launches
- North Lake DNR boat ramp — One concrete lane, about 3 trailer spaces, listed as DNR managed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
North Manistique Lake 2 launches
- Luce County Park launch — 24272 W Culver Rd, McMillan. Public ramp on the lake.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Norway Lake 2 launches
- Norway Lake Campground boat launch — Boat launch and bank fishing off Norway Lake Road near Felch. The park also has electric campsites, a beach and a pavilion.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Nowland Lake 2 launches
- Nowland Lake public access — Public boat ramp and water access at 2500 Wickersham Rd, Charlevoix. Listed with a toilet.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
O'Neal Lake 2 launches
- O'Neal Lake Boat Ramp — DNR-managed concrete single-lane ramp with about 4 parking spaces, west end of the lake. The DNR map calls it a rustic launch.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Ocqueoc Lake 2 launches
- South shore county launch — Unimproved launch owned by Presque Isle County. Parking along the county road is very limited.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Oliverda Lake 2 launches
- Oliverda Lake public boat launch — DNR managed. One concrete launch lane and about 8 parking spaces.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Omena Lake 2 launches
- Omena Lake public boat launch — Public launch listed from Michigan DNR data, near 41.837, -85.417.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Opal Lake 2 launches
- Opal Lake public access (East Opal Lake Rd) — DNR public boat launch with a large launch area and a restroom. Reached by a wide dirt road off Old State Road.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Orchard Lake 2 launches
- Orchard Lake Public Boat Ramp — Public boat ramp at 4060 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township. Ramp details not confirmed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Osterhout Lake 2 launches
- Township access site (103rd Ave) — Township-owned site on the north side. Unimproved road end with limited parking.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Otis Lake 2 launches
- Otis Lake Boat Launch — Carry-in only. Parking for 4 vehicles.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Otsego Lake 3 launches
- Otsego Lake State Park launch — Hard-surface ramp; Recreation Passport required
- Otsego Lake County Park launch — Hard-surface ramp; entrance fee
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Ottawa Lake 2 launches
- Lake Ottawa boat ramp — Boat ramp with ample trailer parking at the Lake Ottawa Recreation Area. Day use fee is $5 per vehicle, or $30 for the season, unless you have paid for a campsite.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Otter Lake (Houghton County) 2 launches
- Otter Lake access — Public boat ramp at 19360 Manninen Rd, Chassell. Amenities not confirmed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Paint Lake 1 launch
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Palmer Lake (St. Joseph County) 2 launches
- Palmer Lake DNR boating access site — Hard-surface ramp on the southeast end off Karlston Road. Gravel lot for about five trailers.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Paradise Lake 2 launches
- Paradise Lake public boat ramp — South Shore Dr, Vandalia. Listed by the Michigan DNR as a public boat ramp.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Parent Lake 2 launches
- Parent Lake public boat ramp — Public ramp near Covington. No toilet or dock listed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Paw Paw Lake (Berrien County) 3 launches
- Paw Paw Lake Boat Ramp — Handles larger boats.
- Sunset Park launch — Launch on the west end of the lake, with a fishing pier and beach.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Payne Lake 2 launches
- Payne Lake boat ramp — DNR listed ramp near Middleville. A reviewer says the access is shallow and can hit a prop.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Peach Lake 2 launches
- Peach Lake DNR boat launch — East side off Edwards Street. Hard-surface ramp, parking for about 15 trailers, and a fishing pier.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Pearl Lake 2 launches
- Pearl Lake DNR boat launch (north end) — Public boat ramp and water access at the north end of the lake. Listed near 9507 Brooks Lake, Lake Ann.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Peavy Pond 2 launches
- Peavy Pond public boat launch — Operated by Wisconsin Electric. Reached from Peavy Pond Road.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Pendills Lake 2 launches
- Foot access — Foot traffic only. No boat ramp, pier, campground or restrooms listed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Pentwater Lake 4 launches
- Lake Street access — North side of the lake
- Longbridge Road access — South side of the lake
- Charlie's Marina — 240 W. 6th St, Pentwater; ramp and bait shop
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Perch Lake (Iron County) 2 launches
- Perch Lake gravel ramp — Gravel ramp per the Michigan DNR.
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Perch Lake (Luce County) 2 launches
- Perch Lake State Forest Campground boating access — DNR boating access with a skid pier, reached from County Road 410 or the campground entrance off County Road 407. Canoes and kayaks can also launch from the south side of the campground or from stairs near the center.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Petes Lake 2 launches
- Pete's Lake boat ramp — Public boat ramp listed by Michigan DNR. Pete's Lake Campground is nearby.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Pickerel Lake 2 launches
- Pickerel Lake DNR launch — End of Artesian Lane/Ellsworth Road, south-central shore
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Pickerel Lake (Dickinson County) 2 launches
- Pickerel Lake DNR boat ramp — Public boat ramp off Pickerel Lake Rd near Felch.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Pickerel Lake (Kalkaska County) 2 launches
- Pickerel Lake State Forest Campground boat launch — Southeast corner of the lake, 13.5 miles north of Kalkaska. Parking for 15 trailers. The only public access.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Pickerel Lake (Newaygo County, 311 acres) 2 launches
- MDNR boat launch (south shore) — Parking for about 8 vehicles with trailers.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Pike Lake (Luce County) 2 launches
- Pike Lake State Forest Campground launch — Hard-surface ramp off County Road 414. Suits small boats. Pit toilet on site.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Pine Lake (Manistee County) 2 launches
- Pine Lake boat ramp — Near Pine Lake Campground, 1170 Nursery Road, Wellston. Motorized and non-motorized boats are allowed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Platte Lake 2 launches
- Platte Lake DNR boat launch — Hard-surface ramp, northwest shore, Lake Township; about 12 parking spaces
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Pleasant Lake (Jackson County) 2 launches
- Pleasant Lake boat launch — 4401 Styles Road, Pleasant Lake. Boat launch and parking
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Pleasant Lake (St. Joseph County) 2 launches
- Pleasant Lake DNR Boat Launch — 12417 Sunset Dr, Three Rivers. On the southwest shore.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Pomeroy Lake 2 launches
- Pomeroy Lake Campground — Public boat ramp and water access. The campground is first-come, first-served. Coordinates 46.2830, -89.5720.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Pontiac Lake 4 launches
- Day-use area launch — Developed ramp reached from the Williams Lake Road entrance. State park pass required.
- Tackles Drive ramp — Undeveloped gravel ramp.
- Fishing piers — Two accessible fishing piers near the beach in the day-use area.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Portage Lake (Houghton County) 3 launches
- Houghton County Marina launch — Hard-surface ramp for large watercraft, Franklin Township
- City of Houghton launch — West of the lift bridge; $5 per launch or $40 season
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Portage Lake (Jackson County) 2 launches
- Portage Lake public boat ramp — State-listed boat ramp near Blackman. A guide also lists parking and a boat launch at 6990 Portage Lake Road.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Portage Lake (Manistee County) 3 launches
- Portage Lake Boat Launch (MDNR) — Onekama Township; hard-surface large-watercraft ramp, about 70 parking spaces, restroom, ADA kayak launch
- Village of Onekama boat launch — Downtown Onekama
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Portage Lake (St. Joseph County) 2 launches
- State public boat launch — On the southwest side of the lake. Parking for about 30 vehicles with trailers.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Prairie River Lake 2 launches
- Prairie River Lake access site — Public boat ramp at 64923 Prairie Lake Rd, Sturgis.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Pratt Lake 2 launches
- Pratt Lake public boat launch — 1658 W Pratt Lake Rd, Gladwin. Listed by the Michigan DNR.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Presque Isle Flowage 2 launches
- Presque Isle Flowage ramp — Limited-depth ramp per the Michigan DNR.
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Pretty Lake 2 launches
- Pretty Lake public boat ramp — Public ramp listed by Michigan DNR data, north of Mecosta.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Prickett Lake 2 launches
- Prickett Lake DNR boat ramp — Hard-surfaced ramp near Pelkie. Water depth at the ramp is limited.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Rainbow Lake (Montcalm County) 2 launches
- DNR boating access site — Gravel ramp, pit toilet, parking for five trailers on the north shore. Tight curve and shallow water at the ramp.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Reeds Lake 4 launches
- John Collins Park boat launch — 650 Lakeside Drive. Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Street parking only for trailers. May close during park events and on July 4th.
- City Hall canoe and kayak launch — Public hand launch behind City Hall.
- Waterfront Park piers — Fishing and observation piers.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Reynolds Lake 2 launches
- Reynolds Lake boat ramp — 46160 Meadow Ln, Lawrence. Listed by the Michigan DNR.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Rice Lake (Houghton County) 2 launches
- Rice Lake boat ramp — Public boat ramp listed by the Michigan DNR.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Rifle Lake 2 launches
- Rifle Lake public boat ramp — Michigan DNR listed ramp at 2670 Birch Point Dr, Lupton, MI 48635.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Robinson Lake (Newaygo County) 2 launches
- Robinson Lake public boat ramp — 1976 W Parklane, White Cloud. Listed by Michigan DNR.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Rogers Dam Pond 3 launches
- MDNR north shore access site — Only public boat ramp. Parking for about 15 vehicles and a pit toilet.
- Ulrich Park — West shore near the dam. Accessible fishing pier and picnic area on Consumers Energy land.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Rose Lake 2 launches
- Rose Lake Park — Osceola County park on the north side with a boat launch, fishing pier and campground.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Ross Lake (Gladwin County) 2 launches
- Ross Lake Park — Township park off M-18 in Beaverton. Gravel launch, parking, beach and picnic area.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Ross Lake (Schoolcraft County) 2 launches
- Ross Lake DNR boating access site — Concrete ramp, one lane, about 5 parking spaces. Less than a quarter mile north of the state forest campground. Best suited to small boats, kayaks and canoes.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Round Lake (Emmet County) 2 launches
- DNR boating access site (northeast shore) — Hard-surfaced site with parking for about five vehicles
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Round Lake (Hillsdale County) 2 launches
- Round Lake state fishing site — 8291 Cole Rd, Reading. Gravel ramp on the northwest shore.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Round Lake (Iosco County) 2 launches
- Round Lake Campground boat ramp — Gravel ramp at 1988 Latham Rd, National City. Only public access; most shoreline is private.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Round Lake (Jackson County) 2 launches
- Round Lake County Park — 12068 Round Lake Rd, Horton. Small gravel ramp for small boats on the southeast shore.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Round Lake (Van Buren County) 2 launches
- Round Lake public boat ramp — M-152 near Benton Harbor address. Public boat ramp listed by the Michigan DNR.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Rush Lake (Montmorency County) 2 launches
- Rush Lake DNR boat ramp — 19204 Lakeview Dr, Atlanta, MI 49709. Gravel ramp on the south shore, parking for about five trailers.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Rush Lake (Van Buren County) 2 launches
- Rush Lake state access site — State-owned public boat ramp on the south shore, 49571 Rush Lake Rd, Hartford.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Ruth Lake 2 launches
- Ruth Lake public boat ramp — Public boat ramp listed by the Michigan DNR near Three Lakes.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Saddle Lake 2 launches
- Saddle Lake public ramp — 51586 County Rd 384, Grand Junction, MI. DNR listed boat ramp
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Saddlebag Lake (Cass County) 2 launches
- Fish Lake DNR boating access site — South shore of Fish Lake. Hard-surface ramp, skid pier, parking for 13 vehicles. Reach Saddlebag Lake through a navigable channel.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Sage Lake 2 launches
- Sage Lake DNR Boat Launch — Gravel DNR launch in the southeast bay. One skid pier and parking for up to 26 vehicles with trailers.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Sand Lake (Lenawee County) 2 launches
- Sand Lake public boat ramp — Public ramp and water access at 402 Pentecost Hwy, Onsted. Listed from Michigan DNR data.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Sand Lake (St. Joseph County) 2 launches
- Sand Lake County Park — 60778 Railroad Street, Nottawa. Motorized boat launch and a fishing pier.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Sandy Lake 2 launches
- Sandy Lake Access — Public boat ramp at 6039 Sandy Lake Access Rd, Toivola, listed with Michigan DNR data.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Sanford Lake 2 launches
- Sanford Lake Park — County park with boat ramp at 415 W Irish St, Sanford. Reopened May 2026.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Schlatter Lake 2 launches
- State forest shore access — No boat ramp. Reached by a 4-wheel-drive vehicle or a portage of several miles. Primitive camping needs a free permit from Fort Wilkins State Park.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
School Lake 2 launches
- School Lake boat ramp — Off Bohemian Rd just south of M-22, inside Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. A park pass is required.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
School Section Lake (Mecosta County) 2 launches
- School Section Lake Veteran's Park — 9003 90th Ave, Mecosta. Shallow water boat launch and fish cleaning station. Vehicle permit required.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
School Section Lake (Van Buren County) 2 launches
- School Section Lake DNR ramp — 35473 County Road 665, Paw Paw. Concrete ramp, one lane, about 10 trailer spaces. Michigan DNR site.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Second Lake (Gladwin County) 2 launches
- Second Lake ramp — 3476 W River Dr, Gladwin. Public boat ramp listed by the DNR. Ramp details not confirmed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Secord Lake 2 launches
- Secord Lake East Boat Ramp — DNR concrete ramp, one lane, about 16 parking spaces.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Section One Lake 2 launches
- Section One Lake public boat ramp — 11981 Briggs Dr, Frederic, MI 49733
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Selkirk Lake 2 launches
- DNR boating access site — On the south shore, reached from 125th Avenue.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Sessions Lake 2 launches
- Sessions Lake public boat ramp — Public boat ramp and water access near Ionia, MI (Michigan DNR listing)
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Shafer Lake 2 launches
- Shafer Lake DNR boat launch — Public ramp on the southwest corner, 63899 Fairhope Dr, Hartford
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Shag Lake 2 launches
- Big Shag Lake DNR boating access site — Northeast end of the lake off Knudsen Road. Hard-surfaced ramp, 8 vehicle-only parking spaces and a vault toilet.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Shavehead Lake 3 launches
- Cass County boat launch — On the west side of the peninsula
- Public swimming beach — On the east side of the peninsula
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Shelldrake Flooding 1 launch
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Shelldrake Lake 2 launches
- Shelldrake Lake boat ramp — Boat ramp at Shelldrake, Chippewa County (46.7123, -85.0650).
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Shupac Lake 2 launches
- Shupac Lake State Forest Campground boat launch — Boat launch at the rustic state forest campground. Recreation Passport required. Phone 989-348-7068.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Silver Lake (Dickinson County) 2 launches
- Silver Lake DNR boating access site — State boating access site listed by the Michigan DNR for Dickinson County. Bank fishing is also reported.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Silver Lake (Grand Traverse County) 2 launches
- Silver Lake public launch — Public dock on the eastern shore used for launching boats. Details on ramp surface and parking not confirmed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Silver Lake (Oceana County) 3 launches
- Silver Lake State Park Boat Launch — The only public boat ramp on the lake.
- Road-end accesses — Small road ends for wading anglers and cartop boats.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Silver Lake (Washtenaw County) 2 launches
- Pinckney Recreation Area Silver Lake Access — Public access at the southwest end. Watercraft access is carry-in only. Fishing pier in the southeast basin, about 300 feet from the parking lot across grass.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Silver Lake Basin 2 launches
- Silver Lake Basin boating access site — State site with a gravel ramp. Shallow water limits larger boats. Primitive, no camping.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Sixmile Lake (Charlevoix County) 2 launches
- Sixmile Lake public boat ramp — Public ramp at 5645 Miles Rd, East Jordan. Listed in Michigan DNR access data.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Sixmile Lake (Dickinson County) 2 launches
- Six Mile Lake DNR boating access site — Public boat ramp on the Michigan DNR Dickinson County boating access list.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Sixteenmile Lake 2 launches
- Sixteenmile Lake western shore access — One small parcel with a sandy sloped bank. Best for small boats, canoes and kayaks.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Smoky Lake 1 launch
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Snyder Lake (Schoolcraft County) 2 launches
- Snyder Lake boat ramp — Michigan DNR boat ramp near Lavender Corner. No further details confirmed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
South Bar Lake 2 launches
- Lake Michigan Beach Park — Empire village park with a boat launch and fishing dock on South Bar Lake. Small parking fee.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
South Lake (Washtenaw County) 2 launches
- South Lake public boat ramp — 11509 Joslin Lake Rd, Chelsea. Public boat ramp and water access listed by the Michigan DNR.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
South Manistique Lake 5 launches
- Village of Curtis launch — North end of the lake.
- Wolfe Bay DNR launch — Northwest shore.
- Southeast shore DNR launch — Southeast shoreline.
- State forest campground launch — West side, south of Long Point.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Spider Lake 2 launches
- Spider Lake Boat Ramp — 3529 Grace Rd, Traverse City. Parking and restroom
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Sporley Lake 2 launches
- Sporley Lake public access — Gravel shoreline, courtesy pier, parking for about 5 trailers, outhouse. Off Sporley Lake Rd, Skandia.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Spring Lake (Ottawa County) 2 launches
- Mill Point Boat Launch — Public ramp at 210 School St, Spring Lake.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
St. Clair Lake (Antrim County) 2 launches
- St. Clair Lake DNR boat ramp — Public ramp at 9412 6 Mile Lake Rd, Ellsworth.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Stager Lake 2 launches
- Stager Lake boat ramp — Public boat ramp at 1044 Stager Lake Rd, Crystal Falls, MI (Michigan DNR data)
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Stanley Lake 2 launches
- Stanley Lake boat ramp — Public ramp near Stanley Lake Drive, Iron River. Ramp details not confirmed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Starvation Lake 2 launches
- MDNR public boat launch — Hard-surface ramp with one skid pier, pit toilet, parking for 7 vehicles with trailers, northeast shore
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Steuben Lake 2 launches
- Steuben Lake boat ramp — Northwest corner off Forest Road 2662. Back-in launch near Campsite 2. Fits most fishing boats.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Stone Lake 2 launches
- Stone Lake Boat Ramp — 630 S Broadway St, Cassopolis. Concrete, one lane, about 10 trailer spaces. Run by the DNR.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Stony Creek Lake 3 launches
- Stony Creek Metropark boat launch — Trailered boats need a Metroparks boat launching permit. Car-top boats can be carried in from any lot.
- Fishing pier and shore areas — A fishing pier and most of the shoreline are open to anglers. Boat rentals are at Mt. Vernon Picnic Area.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Stony Lake (Oceana County) 2 launches
- Stony Lake County Park — 7962 W. Stony Lake Road, New Era. Public launch, fishing dock, parking
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Strouble Lake 2 launches
- Strouble Lake Boat Launch — Listed on Outdoor Michigan, with a carry-in facility. Coordinates 46.142, -85.19724.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Sturgeon Lake 2 launches
- Sturgeon Lake public boat ramp — 3951 Colon St, Colon, MI 49040. Listed as a boat ramp from Michigan DNR data.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Sugarloaf Lake (Kalamazoo County) 2 launches
- Sugarloaf Lake public boat ramp — DNR listed public boat ramp at 10800 Shaver Rd, Portage.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Sunday Lake 2 launches
- Eddy City Park / Southwest City Park — City parks give public access to the lake. A boat ramp was not confirmed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Sunrise Lake 2 launches
- Sunrise Lake public boat ramp — DNR listed ramp near 12067 Pearl St, Le Roy. A launch sits across 15 Mile Road from the state forest campground.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Sunset Lake 2 launches
- Sunset Lake public boat ramp — Public boat ramp and water access at 129 E Park Dr, Iron River.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Superior Pond 2 launches
- West bank trail access — Shore fishing from the west bank, reached by nature trails near the St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor campus. No boat launch or dedicated parking.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Susan Lake 2 launches
- Susan Lake DNR access (Seibert Nature Preserve) — Public boat ramp at 8149 Shrigley Rd, Charlevoix
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Swan Lake (Allegan County) 2 launches
- Swan Lake public boat ramp — Public boat ramp and water access listed by the Michigan DNR, 4188 107th Ave, Allegan, MI 49010
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Swan Lake (Iron County) 2 launches
- Swan Lake public boat ramp — 315 Kohon Rd, Crystal Falls, MI 49920
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Tallman Lake 2 launches
- Tallman Lake boat ramp — 2249 N Tallman Lake Rd, Fountain. Listed in DNR access data.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Tamarack Lake (Gogebic County) 2 launches
- Tamarack Lake boat ramp — Hard-surface ramp with limited water depth, per the DNR hotspots list.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Tamarack Lake (Montcalm County) 2 launches
- Tamarack Lake boat ramp — Near 8795 Cherrywood Ln, Lakeview. Listed as a public boat ramp.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Tawas Lake 2 launches
- Rainbow Drive ramp — 609 Rainbow Dr, East Tawas. Public boat ramp listed by the DNR.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Taylor Lake 2 launches
- Taylor Lake public boat ramp — Public ramp near Watersmeet, listed from Michigan DNR data.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Tea Lake 2 launches
- Tea Lake DNR Boat Launch — Concrete ramp with one lane and four parking spaces including trailer parking. Managed by Michigan DNR.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Teal Lake (Marquette County) 3 launches
- East shore boat access — One of two DNR-listed boat accesses.
- West shore boat access — One of two DNR-listed boat accesses.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Tepee Lake 2 launches
- Tepee Lake public boat ramp — Public ramp and water access listed from Michigan DNR data. Reached from FSH 16 south of Kenton.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Thompson Lake (Livingston County) 2 launches
- Howell city boat launch — Off Roosevelt Road on the northeast shore, next to a city park.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Thompson Lake (St. Joseph County) 2 launches
- Thompson Lake public ramp — Public boat ramp and water access listed by Michigan DNR, off Robin Lee Ln near Sturgis.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Thornapple Lake 3 launches
- DNR boat launch — Southeast side. Parking for about 15 trailers.
- Charlton Township Park — Northwest side. Boat launch and shore fishing. Parking for about 30 trailers.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Thousand Island Lake 2 launches
- Thousand Island Lake boat ramp — State access site on the east shore at 19882 Thousand Island Lake Rd, Watersmeet.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Threemile Lake 2 launches
- Threemile Lake public boat ramp — DNR listed public boat ramp at 63881 41st St, Paw Paw.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Tippy Dam Pond 4 launches
- Red Bridge — US Forest Service launch on Coates Highway at the upper end.
- Tippy Dam State Recreation Area — Michigan DNR launch north of Tippy Dam.
- Pine River arm (Snyder Road) — Norman Township launch off Snyder Road.
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Tipsico Lake 2 launches
- Tipsico Lake public boat ramp — Public boat ramp and water access at 8142 Leonard Dr, Holly, MI 48442.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Todd Lake 2 launches
- Todd Lake boat ramp — 18520 Todd Lake Rd, Reed City. DNR listed
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Torch Lake (Antrim County) 4 launches
- Torch Lake - Eastport Boat Launch (MDNR) — Torch Lake Township; hard-surface large-watercraft ramp, 55 parking spaces, restroom, Recreation Passport required
- Alden Ball Park Water Access — 11656 S East Torch Lake Dr, Alden; carry-in launch with kayak ramp, restrooms, parking
- Torch Lake North Access (Kewadin) — Public boat ramp, Michigan DNR listing
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Torch Lake (Houghton County) 3 launches
- Lake Linden Park Boat Launch — Lake Linden Recreation Area, Torch Lake Township; hard-surface large-watercraft ramp; owned by Lake Linden
- Hubbell Park Boat Launch — Hubbell Township Park, Torch Lake Township; hard-surface medium-watercraft ramp
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Tower Pond 2 launches
- Township park and unimproved boat launch — West shore. Shore access is also available at the dam and the railroad trestle.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Triangle Lake 2 launches
- Triangle Lake Site 1 launch — Back-in launch with day-use parking off FR 2734. The ramp is very sandy with little turn-around room, so carry-in is advised.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Trout Lake (Chippewa County) 2 launches
- Trout Lake Township Park — Boat launch, beach and other facilities in a seven acre park.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Twin Lake (Kalkaska County) 2 launches
- Twin Lake DNR access site — 9644 N Twin Lake Rd NE, Mancelona, MI 49659. Public boat ramp on the northwest corner.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Union Lake (Branch County) 2 launches
- DNR boating access site (north shore) — Concrete ramp, open year round, parking for at least 10 trailers. Crowded during tournaments and busy weekends.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Union Lake (Oakland County) 3 launches
- DNR boating access site — 21 trailer spaces at the southwest corner, Wise and Union Lake roads. Built 2022.
- Commerce Township kayak launch — Former boat launch in the northwest corner, now shore access and kayak launch.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Upper Brace Lake 2 launches
- Upper Brace Lake DNR ramp — Concrete ramp, one lane, about 20 parking spaces with trailer room. Fee unknown.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Upper Herring Lake 2 launches
- DNR boat launch (north shore) — Paved ramp with parking for ten trailers. The ramp is shallow, so larger boats can have trouble at low water. Shore fishing is very limited.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Van Auken Lake 2 launches
- Van Auken Lake boat ramp — State-owned public access at 43890 65th St, Bangor, on the northeast corner.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Van Etten Lake 2 launches
- DNR public boat launch — Gravel surface, accommodates about six trailers; state forest campground on west shore
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Vandercook Lake 2 launches
- Vandercook Lake public boat ramp — Public boat ramp and water access, 300 Avenue C St, Jackson, MI 49203 (Michigan DNR listing)
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Vaughn Lake 2 launches
- South shore public access — Gravel ramp, parking for 6 to 10 cars, small sand beach.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Vermilac Lake 2 launches
- Vermilac Lake ramp — Limited-depth ramp per the Michigan DNR.
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Vineyard Lake 3 launches
- Vineyard Lake boat ramp — 2678 Vineyard Ln, Brooklyn, MI 49230. Public ramp listed by the Michigan DNR.
- Vineyard Lake County Park — Parking, boat launch, swimming, grills and picnic tables.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Wabascon Lake 2 launches
- Wabascon Lake DNR boating access — Built 1974 near the southeast end of the eastern basin. Concrete ramp for smaller boats, dirt lot with about 12 to 20 spaces.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Wabasis Lake 2 launches
- Wabasis Lake County Park — The only public launch. Four lanes, dock and parking. Open 7 am to sunset. Shore fishing north of the ramp.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Wakeley Lake 2 launches
- Wakeley Lake walk-in access — Half-mile trail from the parking area. No vehicle launch.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Walkup Lake 2 launches
- Walkup Lake Campground — Manistee National Forest campground with direct lake access. Boat launch not confirmed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Walled Lake 3 launches
- Walled Lake public boat launch — Public DNR boat launch. Weekends are busy and weekdays are quieter.
- Mercer Beach Park — City park on the lake.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Walloon Lake 4 launches
- Walloon Lake Boat Launch (Melrose Township) — Melrose Township, Charlevoix County; hard-surface ramp, medium watercraft; fee required
- Stolt Road Boat Launch — Bay Township, Charlevoix County; gravel ramp, medium watercraft
- Wildwood Drive Boat Launch — Bay Township, Charlevoix County; gravel ramp, medium watercraft
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Wamplers Lake 2 launches
- Wamplers Lake DNR boat ramp — 1297 Wamplers Lake Rd, Onsted, MI 49265.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
West Lake (Kalamazoo County) 2 launches
- West Lake Nature Preserve — About 1,400 feet of lake frontage with a dock promenade. No boat launch was listed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
West Twin Lake 2 launches
- West Twin Lake Boat Ramp — Public ramp near Lewiston at 10593 County Road 612.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
White Lake 4 launches
- Montague Municipal Boat Launch — 8500 Ramp Road, Montague; hard-surface ramp with three docks, restrooms, fish cleaning station; annual permit required
- Scenic Road launch — Small launch on western White Lake
- Lau Road Boat Launch — Small launch on the north shore
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
White Lake (Oakland County) 2 launches
- White Lake DNR boat launch — Off Ormond Road. Paved parking, ramp and seasonal restrooms.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Whitmore Lake (Livingston County) 2 launches
- State public access site — Northwest shore. Skid pier and concrete ramp, open year-round.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Whitmore Lake (Washtenaw County) 2 launches
- State boat launch — State-owned site on the northwest shore with a concrete ramp and skid pier. Open year round.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Wiggins Lake 2 launches
- Wiggins Lake public boat ramp — Boat ramp at 4101 Betty Lee Blvd, Gladwin. Parking details not listed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Wilson Lake 2 launches
- Wilson Lake boat ramp — Public water access boat ramp near Central Lake, listed from Michigan DNR data. Ramp details not confirmed.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Windover Lake 2 launches
- Windover Lake public boat ramp — Public ramp at 951 Spring Ave, Lake, MI. Listed by the Michigan DNR.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Winslow Lake 2 launches
- Winslow Lake Boat Ramp — Public boat ramp in Iron County, listed by the Michigan DNR. About 1/3 of the shoreline is national forest.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Witch Lake 2 launches
- Witch Lake DNR boat launch — 4791 Falcon Ln, Republic. One concrete lane, about 9 parking spaces, no restrooms found nearby.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Wolf Lake (Jackson County) 3 launches
- Wolf Lake Marina — Fee launch on the west end of Wolf Lake
- DNR launch on Center Lake — North end of Center Lake off Napoleon Road, parking for about 30 cars, same chain
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Woodard Lake 2 launches
- MDNR public boat launch — Southeast shore. Paved ramp, pit toilet and parking for about 10 vehicles.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Woodhull Lake 2 launches
- Public launch on Lake Oakland — Woodhull has no launch of its own. Boaters reach it from the Lake Oakland launch through a channel.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Woodland Lake (Livingston County) 2 launches
- Woodland Lake Boat Launch — 8803 Hilton Rd, Brighton. Concrete ramp, 28 parking spaces, restrooms on site.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees
Worm Lake 2 launches
- Worm Lake DNR Boat Launch — North side of the lake. One concrete lane and about 15 parking spaces.
- More public access — See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and fees