Boat Ramps on Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan has 171 catalogued boat ramps spread across 4 states (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan). The highest-rated launch is Rapid River Boat Ramp in Masonville Township, scoring 5.0/5 (11 Google reviews). 100 of the 171 ramps (58%) are flagged as free public access — the remainder are marinas, fee sites, or restricted-access launches.
Quick answer
Lake Michigan has 171 boat ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap across 4 states, 100 of them free public launches. The highest-rated is Rapid River Boat Ramp in Masonville Township (5.0/5, 11 reviews). Launches are spread across 94 towns along the shore.
171
Boat Ramps
4
States
100
Free Public
4.6
Avg Rating
All Boat Ramps on Lake Michigan
- Winthrop Harbor, Illinoisprivate
- 2.Jackson Park★ 4.6Chicago, Illinois
- Chicago, Illinois
- Chicago, Illinois
- Evanston, Illinois
- Chicago, Illinois
- Winnetka, Illinois
- Winnetka, Illinois
- Highland Park, Illinois
- Wilmette, Illinois
- Highland Park, Illinois
- Wilmette, Illinoisprivate
- Chicago, Illinois
- Chicago, Illinois
- Evanston, Illinois
- Chicago, Illinois
- Highland Park, Illinois
- Kenilworth, Illinois
- Winnetka, Illinoispublic
- North Chicago, Illinoispublic
- Lake Forest, Illinois
- Chicago, Illinois
- East Chicago, Indiana
- East Chicago, Indianapublic
- Gary, Indiana
- Masonville Township, Michiganpublic
- Ford River Township, Michiganpublic
- Gladstone, Michiganpublic
- Garden Township, Michiganpublic
- Cross Village township, Michiganpublic
- Petoskey, Michiganpublic
- Elk Rapids, Michiganpublic
- Bliss Township, Michiganpublic
- Wells township, Michiganpublic
- Peninsula Township, Michiganpublic
- Gladstone, Michiganpublic
- 37.Naubinway Marina★ 4.8Garfield Township, Michiganprivate
- 38.Bayfront Park★ 4.8Petoskey, Michigan
- Mueller Township, Michiganpublic
- Ingallston Township, Michiganpublic
- Pere Marquette Charter Township, Michiganpublic
- Ford River Township, Michiganpublic
- 43.Suttons Bay Beach★ 4.7Suttons Bay, Michigan
- Fairbanks Township, Michiganpublic
- 45.Historic Fishtown★ 4.7Leland Township, Michiganpublic
- Gladstone, Michiganprivate
- Ludington, Michigan
- Hayes Township, Michigan
- Peninsula Township, Michigan
- Northport, Michiganpublic
- 51.Menominee Marina★ 4.6Menominee, Michiganpublic
- Ludington city, Michigan
- Escanaba, Michiganpublic
- 54.Clinch Park★ 4.6Traverse City, Michigan
- 55.Mari Vineyards★ 4.5Peninsula Township, Michigan
- Charlevoix Township, Michiganpublic
- 57.Zoll Street Beach★ 4.5Harbor Springs, Michigan
- Escanaba, Michiganpublic
- Menominee, Michiganpublic
- Peninsula Township, Michiganpublic
- Wells Township, Michiganpublic
- 62.Groesser Park★ 4.2Bingham Township, Michigan
- Fairbanks Township, Michiganpublic
- Fairbanks township, Michiganpublic
- Nahma Township, Michiganpublic
- Ensign Township, Michiganpublic
- Petoskey, Michigan
- Bingham Township, Michiganpublic
- Gladstone, Michiganpublic
- Suttons Bay, Michiganpublic
- Acme Township, Michiganpublic
- Greilickville, Michigan
- Petoskey, Michigan
- Petoskey, Michigan
- Garden township, Michiganpublic
- Hayes Township, Michigan
- Ludington, Michigan
- Harbor Springs, Michiganpublic
- Bay De Noc Township, Michiganpublic
- Fairbanks Township, Michigan
- Acme, Michiganpublic
- Escanaba, Michiganpublic
- Elk Rapids Township, Michiganpublic
- Mueller Township, Michiganpublic
- Thompson Township, Michiganpublic
- Cross Village Township, Michiganpublic
- Petoskey, Michigan
- Petoskey, Michigan
- Traverse City, Michiganpublic
- Nahma Township, Michiganpublic
- Greilickville, Michiganpublic
- Leland Township, Michiganpublic
- Petoskey, Michigan
- Hayes Township, Michiganpublic
- Saint James Township, Michigan
- 96.Swanstone Gardens★ 4.9Town of Scott, Wisconsin
- Oak Creek, Wisconsin
- Town of Nasewaupee, Wisconsinpublic
- Town of Green Bay, Wisconsinpublic
- TOWN OF GARDNER, Wisconsinpublic
- VILLAGE OF EPHRAIM, Wisconsinpublic
- Two Rivers, Wisconsinpublic
- CITY OF TWO RIVERS, Wisconsinpublic
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Milwaukee, Wisconsinpublic
- Town of Liberty Grove, Wisconsinpublic
- Town of Gibraltar, Wisconsinpublic
- TOWN OF LITTLE RIVER, Wisconsinpublic
- CITY OF OCONTO, Wisconsinpublic
- TOWN OF GARDNER, Wisconsinpublic
- CITY OF ALGOMA, Wisconsinpublic
- Town of Baileys Harbor, Wisconsinpublic
- Town of Washington, Wisconsinpublic
- TOWN OF EGG HARBOR, Wisconsinpublic
- Town of Sevastopol, Wisconsinpublic
- Town of Baileys Harbor, Wisconsinpublic
- Town of Liberty Grove, Wisconsinpublic
- Town of Gibraltar, Wisconsinpublic
- CITY OF MANITOWOC, Wisconsinpublic
- TOWN OF UNION, Wisconsinpublic
- TOWN OF WASHINGTON, Wisconsinpublic
- Marinette, Wisconsinpublic
- Town of Liberty Grove, Wisconsinpublic
- Town of Peshtigo, Wisconsinpublic
- Town of Peshtigo, Wisconsinpublic
- TOWN OF UNION, Wisconsinpublic
- Algoma, Wisconsinpublic
- TOWN OF TWO CREEKS, Wisconsinpublic
- CITY OF OAK CREEK, Wisconsinpublic
- CITY OF TWO RIVERS, Wisconsinpublic
- TOWN OF WASHINGTON, Wisconsinpublic
- CITY OF MANITOWOC, Wisconsinpublic
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Marinette, Wisconsinpublic
- Manitowoc, Wisconsinprivate
- Manitowoc, Wisconsinprivate
- Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Manitowoc, Wisconsinprivate
- Kenosha, Wisconsin
- Town of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
- Racine, Wisconsin
- Racine, Wisconsin
- Ephraim, Wisconsin
- Town of Washington, Wisconsin
- Oconto, Wisconsin
- Town of Belgium, Wisconsin
- Racine, Wisconsin
- Manitowoc, Wisconsinprivate
- Town of Belgium, Wisconsin
- Port Washington, Wisconsinpublic
- Manitowoc, Wisconsin
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Marinette, Wisconsin
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Milwaukee, Wisconsinpublic
- Sheboygan, Wisconsinpublic
- Kenosha, Wisconsinpublic
- Town of Gibraltar, Wisconsinpublic
- Town of Gardner, Wisconsinpublic
- CITY OF SHEBOYGAN, Wisconsinpublic
- VILLAGE OF HOWARD, Wisconsinpublic
- TOWN OF TWO RIVERS, Wisconsinpublic
- TOWN OF WASHINGTON, Wisconsinpublic
- Milwaukee, Wisconsinpublic
- Town of Little River, Wisconsinpublic
- TOWN OF PESHTIGO, Wisconsinpublic
- Howard, Wisconsinpublic
- Oconto, Wisconsinpublic
| # | Name | City | State | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winthrop Harbor Yacht Club | Winthrop Harbor | Illinois | 4.7/5 |
| 2 | Jackson Park | Chicago | Illinois | 4.6/5 |
| 3 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Chicago | Illinois | — |
| 4 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Chicago | Illinois | — |
| 5 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Evanston | Illinois | — |
| 6 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Chicago | Illinois | — |
| 7 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Winnetka | Illinois | — |
| 8 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Winnetka | Illinois | — |
| 9 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Highland Park | Illinois | — |
| 10 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Wilmette | Illinois | — |
| 11 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Highland Park | Illinois | — |
| 12 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Wilmette | Illinois | — |
| 13 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Chicago | Illinois | — |
| 14 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Chicago | Illinois | — |
| 15 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Evanston | Illinois | — |
| 16 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Chicago | Illinois | — |
| 17 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Highland Park | Illinois | — |
| 18 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Kenilworth | Illinois | — |
| 19 | Stepan Family Boat Launch | Winnetka | Illinois | — |
| 20 | Ramp 748 | North Chicago | Illinois | — |
| 21 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Lake Forest | Illinois | — |
| 22 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Chicago | Illinois | — |
| 23 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | East Chicago | Indiana | — |
| 24 | Jeorse Park Beach - Lakefront | East Chicago | Indiana | — |
| 25 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Gary | Indiana | — |
| 26 | Rapid River Boat Ramp | Masonville Township | Michigan | 5.0/5 |
| 27 | Portage Marsh Wildlife Management Area | Ford River Township | Michigan | 5.0/5 |
| 28 | Shore Lake Boat Launch | Gladstone | Michigan | 5.0/5 |
| 29 | Garden Bay Boat Launch | Garden Township | Michigan | 5.0/5 |
| 30 | Springs Harbor Boat Launch | Cross Village township | Michigan | 5.0/5 |
| 31 | Petoskey - Bayfront Dr Boat Ramp | Petoskey | Michigan | 5.0/5 |
| 32 | Elk Rapids Public Beach Access | Elk Rapids | Michigan | 4.9/5 |
| 33 | Wilderness State Park Boat Ramp | Bliss Township | Michigan | 4.9/5 |
| 34 | Pioneer Park Boat Launch | Wells township | Michigan | 4.8/5 |
| 35 | Bowers Harbor Boat Launch | Peninsula Township | Michigan | 4.8/5 |
| 36 | Stemac's Bayview Cabins | Gladstone | Michigan | 4.8/5 |
| 37 | Naubinway Marina | Garfield Township | Michigan | 4.8/5 |
| 38 | Bayfront Park | Petoskey | Michigan | 4.8/5 |
| 39 | Seul Choix Pointe Lighthouse | Mueller Township | Michigan | 4.7/5 |
| 40 | Menominee Boat Ramp | Ingallston Township | Michigan | 4.7/5 |
| 41 | Ludington - W Loomis St Boat Ramp | Pere Marquette Charter Township | Michigan | 4.7/5 |
| 42 | Ford River Boat Launch | Ford River Township | Michigan | 4.7/5 |
| 43 | Suttons Bay Beach | Suttons Bay | Michigan | 4.7/5 |
| 44 | Fayette Historic State Park Campground | Fairbanks Township | Michigan | 4.7/5 |
| 45 | Historic Fishtown | Leland Township | Michigan | 4.7/5 |
| 46 | Van Cleve Park & Gladstone Beach | Gladstone | Michigan | 4.7/5 |
| 47 | Ludington Skate Park | Ludington | Michigan | 4.7/5 |
| 48 | Susan Creek Nature Preserve | Hayes Township | Michigan | 4.7/5 |
| 49 | Bowers Harbor Park | Peninsula Township | Michigan | 4.6/5 |
| 50 | G. Marsten Dame Marina (Northport Harbor) | Northport | Michigan | 4.6/5 |
| 51 | Menominee Marina | Menominee | Michigan | 4.6/5 |
| 52 | Ludington Michigan | Ludington city | Michigan | 4.6/5 |
| 53 | Escanaba Municipal Beach | Escanaba | Michigan | 4.6/5 |
| 54 | Clinch Park | Traverse City | Michigan | 4.6/5 |
| 55 | Mari Vineyards | Peninsula Township | Michigan | 4.5/5 |
| 56 | Lake Shore Dr Boat Ramp | Charlevoix Township | Michigan | 4.5/5 |
| 57 | Zoll Street Beach | Harbor Springs | Michigan | 4.5/5 |
| 58 | Ludington Park Boat Launch | Escanaba | Michigan | 4.5/5 |
| 59 | Harbor Dr Boat Ramp | Menominee | Michigan | 4.4/5 |
| 60 | E Grand Traverse Bay Boat Launch | Peninsula Township | Michigan | 4.4/5 |
| 61 | North Shore Boat Launch | Wells Township | Michigan | 4.3/5 |
| 62 | Groesser Park | Bingham Township | Michigan | 4.2/5 |
| 63 | Fairbanks Boat Ramp | Fairbanks Township | Michigan | 4.0/5 |
| 64 | Garden - II Rd Boat Ramp | Fairbanks township | Michigan | 4.0/5 |
| 65 | Nahma Resort Campground | Nahma Township | Michigan | 3.5/5 |
| 66 | Hunter's Point Boat Launch | Ensign Township | Michigan | 3.3/5 |
| 67 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Petoskey | Michigan | — |
| 68 | West Arm | Bingham Township | Michigan | — |
| 69 | Gladstone Marina | Gladstone | Michigan | — |
| 70 | Suttons Bay Marina | Suttons Bay | Michigan | — |
| 71 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Acme Township | Michigan | — |
| 72 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Greilickville | Michigan | — |
| 73 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Petoskey | Michigan | — |
| 74 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Petoskey | Michigan | — |
| 75 | Portage Bay SFCG | Garden township | Michigan | — |
| 76 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Hayes Township | Michigan | — |
| 77 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Ludington | Michigan | — |
| 78 | Harbor Springs | Harbor Springs | Michigan | — |
| 79 | Rapid River Boat Ramp | Bay De Noc Township | Michigan | — |
| 80 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Fairbanks Township | Michigan | — |
| 81 | Bunker Hill Boat Launch | Acme | Michigan | — |
| 82 | Sand Point | Escanaba | Michigan | — |
| 83 | Elk Rapids Dock | Elk Rapids Township | Michigan | — |
| 84 | Seul Choix Pointe | Mueller Township | Michigan | — |
| 85 | Thompsoncreek Boat Launch | Thompson Township | Michigan | — |
| 86 | Cross Village | Cross Village Township | Michigan | — |
| 87 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Petoskey | Michigan | — |
| 88 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Petoskey | Michigan | — |
| 89 | Clinch Memorial | Traverse City | Michigan | — |
| 90 | Nahma | Nahma Township | Michigan | — |
| 91 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Greilickville | Michigan | — |
| 92 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Leland Township | Michigan | — |
| 93 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Petoskey | Michigan | — |
| 94 | Nine Mile Point | Hayes Township | Michigan | — |
| 95 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Saint James Township | Michigan | — |
| 96 | Swanstone Gardens | Town of Scott | Wisconsin | 4.9/5 |
| 97 | Forked Aster Hiking Trail - Bender Park | Oak Creek | Wisconsin | 4.7/5 |
| 98 | Shoreline Boat Launch | Town of Nasewaupee | Wisconsin | 4.6/5 |
| 99 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Town of Green Bay | Wisconsin | — |
| 100 | Ern-Joys | TOWN OF GARDNER | Wisconsin | — |
| 101 | Ephraim Boat Ramp | VILLAGE OF EPHRAIM | Wisconsin | — |
| 102 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Two Rivers | Wisconsin | — |
| 103 | Paddlers Park | CITY OF TWO RIVERS | Wisconsin | — |
| 104 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Milwaukee | Wisconsin | — |
| 105 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Milwaukee | Wisconsin | — |
| 106 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Town of Liberty Grove | Wisconsin | — |
| 107 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Town of Gibraltar | Wisconsin | — |
| 108 | D.E. Hall Park | TOWN OF LITTLE RIVER | Wisconsin | — |
| 109 | Oconto City Docks | CITY OF OCONTO | Wisconsin | — |
| 110 | TOWN OF GARDNER, Wisconsin Boat Launch | TOWN OF GARDNER | Wisconsin | — |
| 111 | Steele Street Point Launch | CITY OF ALGOMA | Wisconsin | — |
| 112 | Bues Point Boat Launch | Town of Baileys Harbor | Wisconsin | — |
| 113 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Town of Washington | Wisconsin | — |
| 114 | TOWN OF EGG HARBOR, Wisconsin Boat Launch | TOWN OF EGG HARBOR | Wisconsin | — |
| 115 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Town of Sevastopol | Wisconsin | — |
| 116 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Town of Baileys Harbor | Wisconsin | — |
| 117 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Town of Liberty Grove | Wisconsin | — |
| 118 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Town of Gibraltar | Wisconsin | — |
| 119 | Red Arrow Park Boat Ramp | CITY OF MANITOWOC | Wisconsin | — |
| 120 | Beauty View Road Access | TOWN OF UNION | Wisconsin | — |
| 121 | Old Camp Road Carry-in Access | TOWN OF WASHINGTON | Wisconsin | — |
| 122 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Marinette | Wisconsin | — |
| 123 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Town of Liberty Grove | Wisconsin | — |
| 124 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Town of Peshtigo | Wisconsin | — |
| 125 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Town of Peshtigo | Wisconsin | — |
| 126 | Chaudiors Dock Park Boat Ramp | TOWN OF UNION | Wisconsin | — |
| 127 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Algoma | Wisconsin | — |
| 128 | Two Creeks Access | TOWN OF TWO CREEKS | Wisconsin | — |
| 129 | Bender Park Boat Launch | CITY OF OAK CREEK | Wisconsin | — |
| 130 | Thiede Road Canoe Access | CITY OF TWO RIVERS | Wisconsin | — |
| 131 | Wickman Road Carry-in | TOWN OF WASHINGTON | Wisconsin | — |
| 132 | S. Lakeview Drive Carry-in | CITY OF MANITOWOC | Wisconsin | — |
| 133 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Milwaukee | Wisconsin | — |
| 134 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Marinette | Wisconsin | — |
| 135 | Manitowoc Marina Outdoor boat yard | Manitowoc | Wisconsin | — |
| 136 | Manitowoc Marina Outdoor boat yard | Manitowoc | Wisconsin | — |
| 137 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Green Bay | Wisconsin | — |
| 138 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Milwaukee | Wisconsin | — |
| 139 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Milwaukee | Wisconsin | — |
| 140 | Manitowoc Marina Outdoor boat yard | Manitowoc | Wisconsin | — |
| 141 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Kenosha | Wisconsin | — |
| 142 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Town of Sturgeon Bay | Wisconsin | — |
| 143 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Racine | Wisconsin | — |
| 144 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Racine | Wisconsin | — |
| 145 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Ephraim | Wisconsin | — |
| 146 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Town of Washington | Wisconsin | — |
| 147 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Oconto | Wisconsin | — |
| 148 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Town of Belgium | Wisconsin | — |
| 149 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Racine | Wisconsin | — |
| 150 | Manitowoc Marina Indoor Boat Storage | Manitowoc | Wisconsin | — |
| 151 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Town of Belgium | Wisconsin | — |
| 152 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Port Washington | Wisconsin | — |
| 153 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Manitowoc | Wisconsin | — |
| 154 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Milwaukee | Wisconsin | — |
| 155 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Marinette | Wisconsin | — |
| 156 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Milwaukee | Wisconsin | — |
| 157 | Jerry's Docks | Milwaukee | Wisconsin | — |
| 158 | Milwaukee Community Sailing Center Boatyard | Milwaukee | Wisconsin | — |
| 159 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Sheboygan | Wisconsin | — |
| 160 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Kenosha | Wisconsin | — |
| 161 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Town of Gibraltar | Wisconsin | — |
| 162 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Town of Gardner | Wisconsin | — |
| 163 | Lake Michigan Access | CITY OF SHEBOYGAN | Wisconsin | — |
| 164 | Peter's Landing | VILLAGE OF HOWARD | Wisconsin | — |
| 165 | Point Beach State Forest Kayak Site | TOWN OF TWO RIVERS | Wisconsin | — |
| 166 | Homestead Road Carry-in | TOWN OF WASHINGTON | Wisconsin | — |
| 167 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Milwaukee | Wisconsin | — |
| 168 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Town of Little River | Wisconsin | — |
| 169 | Lake Michigan Access | TOWN OF PESHTIGO | Wisconsin | — |
| 170 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Howard | Wisconsin | — |
| 171 | Lake Michigan Boat Ramp | Oconto | Wisconsin | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many boat ramps are on Lake Michigan?+
There are 171 boat ramps catalogued on Lake Michigan, including launches near Winthrop Harbor, Chicago, Evanston.
What is the highest-rated boat ramp on Lake Michigan?+
Rapid River Boat Ramp in Masonville Township is the highest-rated launch on Lake Michigan, scoring 5.0/5 based on 11 reviews.
Are there free public boat ramps on Lake Michigan?+
Yes — 100 of the 171 launches on Lake Michigan are marked as free public access, the rest are marinas or restricted-access sites.