Craft & Seasonality
✓
Motorboat ✓
Kayak / Canoe ✓
Jet Ski / PWC ✗
Large 22ft+ ✗
Winter Access Site Details
Conditions change rapidly due to water levels, prop wash, and weather. Always visually inspect before backing down.
RampPaved, 2 lanes
Dock1 boating pier · ADA
Trailer Parking16 spots · gravel
FeeMI Recreation Passport (annual, on vehicle registration)
Hours4 AM – 11 PM
RestroomsVault toilet (1)
PierYes
AccessibilityAccessible pier, restroom
Not Available Fish cleaning · Fishing pier
Scout's Notes
Ramp Quirks & Etiquette
Obstacle Course Out
The channel to open water is littered with rocks, old pilings, and chunks of concrete just below the surface. Go slow and keep your motor trimmed up — it's not a place to hammer the throttle on departure. First-timers should idle through and pay close attention.
Tight On Trailers
Only 16 trailer spots, and this is a popular little area in summer. On a Saturday morning by 9 AM you could be out of luck. It's a nice fallback if Northport or Leland are slammed, but don't treat it as a sure thing on holiday weekends.
Save A Few Bucks
No separate launch fee beyond your state park passport, which saves you the $4 you'd pay at North Shore. If you're launching regularly through the season, that adds up — just know you're trading convenience for cost savings.
Narrower Than Listed
Despite being marked as two lanes, it functionally operates as a single-lane launch. Don't expect to launch and retrieve simultaneously. If someone's on the ramp, you're waiting. Keep it friendly and efficient.
Sources: DNR GIS data, Google Reviews, Google Street View
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