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, 4 lanes
Dock3 boating piers · ADA
Trailer Parking85 spots · asphalt
Vehicle-Only10 spots
FeeMI Recreation Passport (annual, on vehicle registration)
Hours8 AM – 10 PM
RestroomsVault toilet (1)
PierYes
StaffedYes
AccessibilityAccessible pier, parking, pedestrian route, restroom
Not Available Fish cleaning · Fishing pier
Scout's Notes
Ramp Quirks & Etiquette
Weekend Law Enforcement
Expect a heavy police presence on the water every weekend, especially Saturdays. They're checking for registration, fire extinguishers, and capacity — have your stuff squared away before you launch.
Parking Holds Up Well
85 trailer spots across a big paved lot means you can roll in at 8 or 9 AM on a Saturday and still find a spot without circling. Holiday weekends are the exception — show up by 7:30 or you're gambling.
Recreation Passport Required
This is a state park launch, so you need a valid Michigan Recreation Passport on your vehicle. No day-use fee booth to buy one on the spot — if you don't have it on your plate registration, you could get ticketed.
Post-Labor Day Hours
After Labor Day the gate doesn't open until 8 AM, which kills any early-morning fall bite plans. On the flip side, the lake clears out dramatically and you'll practically have the ramp to yourself on weekdays.
Clean Four-Lane Ramp
Four concrete lanes in solid shape with a gentle grade — you can get a 22-footer in and out without drama. The ramp stays relatively clean through most of the season, and the modern restroom in the day-use area to the south saves you from any emergencies between trips.
Sources: DNR GIS data, Google Reviews, Google Street View
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