Located on Lake Huron in Mackinaw Township, 0.2 miles from Mackinaw City. Rated 5.0/5 from 3 Google reviews. Public access.
The 10 Best Boat Ramps Near Mackinaw City, MI (2026)
We ranked every boat ramp within 50 miles of Mackinaw City by real boater reviews. The top pick: Mackinaw City Marina Boat Ramp in Mackinaw Township, rated 5.0/5 from 3 Google reviews (0.2 miles out). 30+ launches mapped in the area, across 7 waterbodies.
Located on Lake Michigan in Cross Village township, 17.7 miles from Mackinaw City. Rated 5.0/5 from 3 Google reviews. Public access.
Located on Brevoort Lake in Brevort Township, 16.4 miles from Mackinaw City. Rated 5.0/5 from 2 Google reviews. Public access.
Located on Cheboygan River in Cheboygan, 15.2 miles from Mackinaw City. Rated 4.9/5 from 8 Google reviews. Public access.
Located on Lake Michigan in Bliss Township, 9.0 miles from Mackinaw City. Rated 4.9/5 from 7 Google reviews. Public access.
Located on Lake Huron in Saint Ignace, 6.1 miles from Mackinaw City. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.7/5 across 415 Google reviews. Public access.
Located on Lake Huron in St. Ignace city, 6.7 miles from Mackinaw City. Rated 4.7/5 from 26 Google reviews. Public access.
Located on Mullett Lake in Inverness township, 17.9 miles from Mackinaw City. Rated 4.6/5 from 30 Google reviews.
Located on Cheboygan River in Benton township, 17.1 miles from Mackinaw City. Rated 4.6/5 from 11 Google reviews. Public access.
★ 4.6/5 (11)17.1 mi from Mackinaw CityCheboygan Riverpublic accessDetails, conditions & directions →
Located on Lake Paradise in Carp Lake Township, 6.5 miles from Mackinaw City. Rated 4.6/5 from 10 Google reviews. Public access.
Complete Rankings: Top 15 Near Mackinaw City
| Rank | Name | City | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mackinaw City Marina Boat Ramp | Mackinaw Township | 5.0/5 | 3 | 0.2 mi |
| 2 | Springs Harbor Boat Launch | Cross Village township | 5.0/5 | 3 | 17.7 mi |
| 3 | Brevoort (Brevort) Lake Boat Launch | Brevort Township | 5.0/5 | 2 | 16.4 mi |
| 4 | Cheboygan County Marina Boating Access Site | Cheboygan | 4.9/5 | 8 | 15.2 mi |
| 5 | Wilderness State Park Boat Ramp | Bliss Township | 4.9/5 | 7 | 9.0 mi |
| 6 | Wawatam Lighthouse | Saint Ignace | 4.7/5 | 415 | 6.1 mi |
| 7 | St Ignace, Public Boat Launch | St. Ignace city | 4.7/5 | 26 | 6.7 mi |
| 8 | Mullett Lake Village Boating Access SIte | Inverness township | 4.6/5 | 30 | 17.9 mi |
| 9 | Cheboygan State Park Boating Access Site | Benton township | 4.6/5 | 11 | 17.1 mi |
| 10 | Lake Paradise Boating Access Site | Carp Lake Township | 4.6/5 | 10 | 6.5 mi |
| 11 | Cheboygan Dam Boating Access Site | Cheboygan | 4.5/5 | 18 | 15.5 mi |
| 12 | Gary E. Ison Park | Cheboygan | 4.5/5 | 2 | 16.1 mi |
| 13 | Cheboygan Municipal Marina Boating Access Site | Cheboygan city | 4.3/5 | 6 | 15.3 mi |
| 14 | Cheboygan State Park Campground | Benton Township | 4.2/5 | 18 | 17.1 mi |
| 15 | Lancaster lake boat launch | Munro Township | 4.0/5 | 3 | 11.0 mi |
Mackinaw City Boat Ramp FAQ
What is the best boat ramp near Mackinaw City?▾
Mackinaw City Marina Boat Ramp in Mackinaw Township is the highest-rated boat ramp near Mackinaw City, with a 5.0/5 Google rating from 3 reviews, 0.2 miles from the city center on Lake Huron.
How many boat ramps are near Mackinaw City?▾
BoatLaunchMap tracks 30+ boat ramps within 50 miles of Mackinaw City, Michigan. 12 of the top-rated launches offer public access.
What waterbodies can I launch on near Mackinaw City?▾
Top-rated launches near Mackinaw City put you on Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Brevoort Lake, Cheboygan River, Mullett Lake and 2 more waterbodies.