Dam 3 Impoundment Boat Launch

One lane, four trailer spots — that's it. This isn't a place you show up to on a Saturday morning hoping for the best. Get here early or you're parking creative. Works fine for small to mid-size boats, but don't try muscling anything over 18 feet through here.

The water behind the dam stays calm and predictable, which makes it a solid spot for kayaks and smaller fishing boats. No fighting current, no worrying about river debris washing through. Kids can fish right off the bank without anyone stressing.

This place comes alive in winter for the ice races on the impoundment. If you're launching in the normal season and wondering why the lot looks so well-used for such a small ramp — that's why. The access stays open year-round.

The ramp strip itself is Upper Peninsula Power Company land, while DNR runs the parking area and road in. Everything works together fine, but don't be surprised if maintenance timelines are a little uneven — the ramp surface and the parking lot sometimes age at different rates.

For a little single-lane ramp in Delta County, this one punches above its weight. There's an actual bathroom on-site, which is rare for a launch this small. The whole area stays surprisingly tidy.