Are there free boat ramps in Alger County, Michigan?

Yes — 20 public boat ramps in Alger County are listed as free or no-fee. Public ramps are operated by state, county, or city agencies and are open to anyone with a registered watercraft.

Do I need a permit to launch a boat at a free Alger County ramp?

Most public ramps in Michigan are free to use but you may need a current boater safety certificate and a registered watercraft. Some state-park ramps charge a parking fee even when the launch itself is free. Check the individual ramp page for current fee information.

Free Public Boat Launches in Alger County, MI

There are 20 free, public boat launches in Alger County, Michigan. All ramps on this page are operated by a public agency (state, county, federal, or municipal) with no launch fee or with public access listed by the maintaining authority.

All free public boat launches in Alger County (20)

All free public boat launches in Alger County (20)

Lake Superior - Au Train Bay (Brownstone) Boat Launch

Fish Lake Boat Launch

Grand Sable Lake Boat Launch

Kingston Lake Campground

Munising Municipal Boat Ramp

Kingston Lake SFCG

Au Train River Basin

West Branch of Whitefish River

Grand Marais Harbor Boat Launch

Nawakwa Lake public boat access site

Anna River Mouth

Bay De Noc Trail North Trailhead

Au Train Bay Boat Launch

Pictured Rocks Cruises, LLC.

Irwin Lake Boat Access

Au Train Lake Boat Launch

Whitefish River

Forest Lake State Forest Campground Boat Launch - CLOSED

Au Train Boat Ramp

Deer Lake Boat Ramp

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