Boat Ramps on Detroit River

Detroit River has 11 catalogued boat ramps spread across 2 states (Michigan, Ontario). The highest-rated launch is Belanger Park Public Boat Launch in River Rouge, scoring 4.5/5 (22 Google reviews). 8 of the 11 ramps (73%) are flagged as free public access — the remainder are marinas, fee sites, or restricted-access launches.

Quick answer

Detroit River has 11 boat ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap across 2 states, 8 of them free public launches. The highest-rated is Belanger Park Public Boat Launch in River Rouge (4.5/5, 22 reviews). Launches are spread across 6 towns along the shore.

Live Water Conditions on Detroit River

Updated 2 hr ago

Gage Height

574.5ft

Streamflow

197,000cfs

Source: USGS station 04165710 — DETROIT RIVER AT FORT WAYNE AT DETROIT, MI · 1.6 mi from Detroit River

Boat Ramps

States

Free Public

4.2

Avg Rating

All Boat Ramps on Detroit River

1.Belanger Park Public Boat Launch★ 4.5
River Rouge, Michiganpublic
2.Wyandotte Boat Ramp★ 4.4
Wyandotte, Michiganpublic
3.St. Jean Public Boat Launch★ 4.2
Detroit, Michiganpublic
4.Delray Public Access Boat Ramp★ 4.2
Detroit, Michiganpublic
5.Riverside Park Boat Launch★ 4.0
Detroit, Michiganpublic
6.Ecorse Boat Ramp★ 3.8
Ecorse city, Michiganpublic
7.Kayak/Paddleboard Boat Launch
Detroit, Michiganpublic
8.Detroit River Boat Ramp
Detroit, Michigan
9.Detroit River Boat Ramp
Detroit, Michigan
10.Detroit River Boat Ramp
Ecorse, Michiganpublic
11.Detroit River Boat Ramp
Windsor, Ontario

Boat ramps on Detroit River
#	Name	City	State	Rating	Access
1	Belanger Park Public Boat Launch	River Rouge	Michigan	4.5/5	public
2	Wyandotte Boat Ramp	Wyandotte	Michigan	4.4/5	public
3	St. Jean Public Boat Launch	Detroit	Michigan	4.2/5	public
4	Delray Public Access Boat Ramp	Detroit	Michigan	4.2/5	public
5	Riverside Park Boat Launch	Detroit	Michigan	4.0/5	public
6	Ecorse Boat Ramp	Ecorse city	Michigan	3.8/5	public
7	Kayak/Paddleboard Boat Launch	Detroit	Michigan	—	public
8	Detroit River Boat Ramp	Detroit	Michigan	—	—
9	Detroit River Boat Ramp	Detroit	Michigan	—	—
10	Detroit River Boat Ramp	Ecorse	Michigan	—	public
11	Detroit River Boat Ramp	Windsor	Ontario	—	—

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many boat ramps are on Detroit River?+

There are 11 boat ramps catalogued on Detroit River, including launches near River Rouge, Wyandotte, Detroit.

What is the highest-rated boat ramp on Detroit River?+

Belanger Park Public Boat Launch in River Rouge is the highest-rated launch on Detroit River, scoring 4.5/5 based on 22 reviews.

Are there free public boat ramps on Detroit River?+

Yes — 8 of the 11 launches on Detroit River are marked as free public access, the rest are marinas or restricted-access sites.