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, 2 lanes
Dock1 boating pier · ADA
Trailer Parking29 spots · asphalt
FeeMI Recreation Passport (annual, on vehicle registration)
Hours4 AM – 11 PM
RestroomsVault toilet (2)
PierYes
AIS StationDecontamination tools on-site
AccessibilityAccessible pier, parking, restroom
Not Available Fish cleaning · Fishing pier
Scout's Notes
Ramp Quirks & Etiquette
Get There Early
Only 29 trailer spots, and on summer weekends they fill by mid-morning. Once it's full, there's no real overflow option nearby — you're just out of luck.
Fast Turnaround
Two lanes and a clean approach make launching and loading genuinely quick here. Even with a 20-footer, you can be on the water in minutes without anyone breathing down your neck.
The Narrows Advantage
You're launching right at the pinch point between North and South Lake Leelanau, so you've got access to both basins without a long run. Head north for the deeper water and better walleye structure, or south for the wider open stretches.
Watch The Channel
The narrows themselves can get a little congested with pontoon traffic on weekends, especially July through mid-August. Idle through carefully — it's tight enough that two boats side by side is about all it handles.
Sources: DNR GIS data, Google Reviews, Google Street View
About This Lake
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