Craft & Seasonality
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Motorboat ✓
Kayak / Canoe ✗
Jet Ski / PWC ✗
Large Boat ✗
Winter Access Site Details
Conditions change rapidly due to water levels, prop wash, and weather. Always visually inspect before backing down.
RampCarry-in only, 0 lanes
Trailer Parking3 spots · gravel
FeeMI Recreation Passport (annual, on vehicle registration)
HoursOpen at all times
Not Available Fish cleaning · Fishing pier · Restrooms · Pier
Scout's Notes
Ramp Quirks & Etiquette
Not a Real Ramp
DNR calls it a beach at lower water levels, and that's exactly what it is. There's no paved or gravel ramp here — you're dragging a small boat across sand. If you're running anything bigger than a 14-foot aluminum, look elsewhere.
Kayaks and Small Craft Only
This spot shines for car-toppers, kayaks, and canoes. The sand bottom is forgiving and the water is usually calm in the bay. Perfect for paddle craft, but don't show up expecting to back a trailer down to the water.
Three Spots, That's It
With only three trailer spots, you're basically parking in a pulloff. On a sunny summer weekend the little lot fills fast, and there's no real overflow area. Arrive early or have a backup plan.
The Scenery Sells It
Hammond Bay is gorgeous — crystal-clear Huron water, quiet shoreline, almost no development in sight. It's tucked away near Hoeft State Park and feels like your own private stretch of Great Lakes coast. Worth the visit even if you're not launching.
Water Depth Varies Wildly
Lake Huron's levels swing year to year, and this spot feels it more than most. In low-water years the shallows extend way out and you'll be wading forever. In higher-water cycles it's more usable, but always scout the depth before committing.
Sources: DNR GIS data, Google Reviews
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