Boat Ramps on Portage Lake
Portage Lake has 37 catalogued boat ramps spread across 4 states (Maine, Michigan, Minnesota). The highest-rated launch is City of Houghton Public Pier in Houghton city, scoring 5.0/5. 22 of the 37 ramps (59%) are flagged as free public access — the remainder are marinas, fee sites, or restricted-access launches.
Portage Lake has 37 boat ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap across 4 states, 22 of them free public launches. The highest-rated is City of Houghton Public Pier in Houghton city (5.0/5, 2 reviews). Launches are spread across 19 towns along the shore.
All Boat Ramps on Portage Lake
- Portage Lake, Mainepublic
- Houghton city, Michiganpublic
- 3.Hancock Labyrinth★ 4.8Houghton, Michiganpublic
- 4.North Point Park★ 4.7Onekama Township, Michigan
- Onekama, Michiganpublic
- Mendon Township, Michiganpublic
- Chassell Township, Michiganpublic
- Onekama Township, Michigan
- Waterloo Township, Michiganpublic
- 10.City Boat Launch★ 4.5Houghton city, Michiganpublic
- 11.Dee Stadium★ 4.5Franklin Township, Michiganprivate
- Hancock, Michiganpublic
- Osceola Township, Michiganpublic
- Hancock, Michiganpublic
- Franklin Township, Michiganpublic
- Torch Lake Township, Michigan
- Torch Lake Township, Michigan
- Portage Township, Michigan
- Portage Township, Michigan
- Osceola Township, Michiganpublic
- Onekama Township, Michiganpublic
- Onekama Township, Michigan
- Webster Township, Michigan
- Torch Lake Township, Michigan
- Torch Lake Township, Michigan
- Franklin Township, Michigan
- Houghton, Michigan
- Franklin Township, Michigan
- Dexter Township, Michiganpublic
- Torch Lake Township, Michiganpublic
- Hancock, Michiganpublic
- Chassell Township, Michiganpublic
- Davidson, Minnesotapublic
- public
- Todd township, Minnesotapublic
- Leaf Lake Township, Minnesotapublic
- Unorganized Centre Parry Sound, Ontario
| # | Name | City | State | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portage Lake Boat Ramp | Portage Lake | Maine | — |
| 2 | City of Houghton Public Pier | Houghton city | Michigan | 5.0/5 |
| 3 | Hancock Labyrinth | Houghton | Michigan | 4.8/5 |
| 4 | North Point Park | Onekama Township | Michigan | 4.7/5 |
| 5 | Portage St Boat Ramp | Onekama | Michigan | 4.7/5 |
| 6 | Portage Lake Boat Access | Mendon Township | Michigan | 4.6/5 |
| 7 | Chassell Township Centennial Park | Chassell Township | Michigan | 4.6/5 |
| 8 | Onekama Village Park | Onekama Township | Michigan | 4.6/5 |
| 9 | Portage Lake Boat Launch | Waterloo Township | Michigan | 4.6/5 |
| 10 | City Boat Launch | Houghton city | Michigan | 4.5/5 |
| 11 | Dee Stadium | Franklin Township | Michigan | 4.5/5 |
| 12 | Hancock Recreation Area | Hancock | Michigan | 4.5/5 |
| 13 | Dollar Bay Boat Ramp | Osceola Township | Michigan | 4.3/5 |
| 14 | Hancock Municipal Park | Hancock | Michigan | — |
| 15 | Houghton-Hancock Marina | Franklin Township | Michigan | — |
| 16 | Portage Lake Boat Ramp | Torch Lake Township | Michigan | — |
| 17 | Portage Lake Boat Ramp | Torch Lake Township | Michigan | — |
| 18 | Portage Lake Boat Ramp | Portage Township | Michigan | — |
| 19 | Portage Lake Boat Ramp | Portage Township | Michigan | — |
| 20 | Sandy Bottom Park | Osceola Township | Michigan | — |
| 21 | Portage Lake | Onekama Township | Michigan | — |
| 22 | Portage Lake Boat Ramp | Onekama Township | Michigan | — |
| 23 | Michigan Sailing Club Boatyard | Webster Township | Michigan | — |
| 24 | Portage Lake Boat Ramp | Torch Lake Township | Michigan | — |
| 25 | Portage Lake Boat Ramp | Torch Lake Township | Michigan | — |
| 26 | U.S. Coast Guard - Station Portage | Franklin Township | Michigan | — |
| 27 | Portage Lake Boat Ramp | Houghton | Michigan | — |
| 28 | Portage Lake Boat Ramp | Franklin Township | Michigan | — |
| 29 | Portage Lake Boat Ramp | Dexter Township | Michigan | — |
| 30 | Bootjack Boat Launch | Torch Lake Township | Michigan | — |
| 31 | Swedetown Creek | Hancock | Michigan | — |
| 32 | Chassell | Chassell Township | Michigan | — |
| 33 | Portage Lake Public Water Access Site | Davidson | Minnesota | — |
| 34 | Portage Lake Public Water Access Site | — | Minnesota | — |
| 35 | Portage Lake Public Water Access Site | Todd township | Minnesota | — |
| 36 | Portage Lake Public Water Access Site | Leaf Lake Township | Minnesota | — |
| 37 | Portage Lake Boat Ramp | Unorganized Centre Parry Sound | Ontario | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many boat ramps are on Portage Lake?+
There are 37 boat ramps catalogued on Portage Lake, including launches near Portage Lake, Houghton city, Houghton.
What is the highest-rated boat ramp on Portage Lake?+
City of Houghton Public Pier in Houghton city is the highest-rated launch on Portage Lake, scoring 5.0/5 based on 2 reviews.
Are there free public boat ramps on Portage Lake?+
Yes — 22 of the 37 launches on Portage Lake are marked as free public access, the rest are marinas or restricted-access sites.