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.
RampPaved, 1 lane
Dock1 boating pier · ADA
Trailer Parking7 spots · gravel
FeeMI Recreation Passport (annual, on vehicle registration)
HoursOpen at all times
RestroomsVault toilet (1)
PierYes
AccessibilityAccessible pier
Not Available Fish cleaning · Fishing pier
Scout's Notes
Ramp Quirks & Etiquette
Ferry First
You're taking the Sugar Island ferry to get here, so plan accordingly. The crossing adds time and you can't just swing by on a whim — if you miss a run, you're sitting. Factor that into your morning start.
Tight Quarters
One lane and only seven trailer spots means this is not where you bring the crew on a Saturday morning. It works great for a solo trip or a weekday outing, but two trucks with trailers and things get cozy fast.
St. Marys Current
The river moves here. When you're launching, keep your bow pointed into the current or you'll swing sideways off the ramp before you know it. Not dangerous, just embarrassing if you're not ready for it.
Worth The Effort
What you get for the hassle of the ferry and the small lot is a launch that's rarely crowded and puts you on a stretch of the St. Marys that most people never see. Walleye and pike fishing can be phenomenal, and you'll have water to yourself that guys at the Sault launches only dream about.
Bathroom Roulette
The restroom situation is inconsistent — I've seen it spotless and I've seen it absolutely wrecked. Don't count on it being usable. Plan accordingly before you leave the mainland side.
Sources: DNR GIS data, Google Reviews, Google Street View
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