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 Parking18 spots · gravel
FeeMI Recreation Passport (annual, on vehicle registration)
HoursOpen at all times
RestroomsVault toilet (1)
PierYes
AccessibilityAccessible pier, restroom
Not Available Fish cleaning · Fishing pier
Scout's Notes
Ramp Quirks & Etiquette
Steep Gravel Descent
The west side ramp has a significant hill leading down and it's unpaved. If it's been raining, that gravel gets slick fast. Heavier rigs can handle it fine — someone got a full barge in and out — but keep momentum controlled on the way down.
Tight Quarters Below
Once you're at the bottom, the turnaround area is cramped. Boulders line the drive edges and they're unforgiving if you swing wide with a trailer. Take it slow and have a spotter if you're running anything over 20 feet.
Parking Fills Fast
Eighteen spots on paper, but realistically you'll find it tighter than that. Midday on even a weekday can fill up. Get there early morning if you're fishing — by late morning the recreational boat traffic picks up and so does the parking crunch.
Shallow Draft Warning
If you're running a deeper-V hull, pay attention at the ramp. Boats with lower hulls scrape at the launch point. Not ideal for anything that sits deep in the water — stick to flat-bottoms or be ready to power-tilt your motor early.
Neighbor Boundary Issue
Stay tight to the actual launch property and don't drift south of the access area. There's an ongoing trespass dispute with the adjacent landowner on that side. Keep your vehicle, trailer, and gear clearly within the launch boundaries to avoid a headache.
Sources: DNR GIS data, Google Reviews
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