Golson Boat Launch
4.5
(43)1598 N Johnson St, Bay City, MI 48708, USA
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Free Public Boat Launches in Bay County, MI
There are 14 free, public boat launches in Bay 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 Bay County (14)
Bay County Pinconning Park
4.5
(663)3041 E Pinconning Rd, Pinconning, MI 48650, USA
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Bay City Yacht Club
4.5
(40)3315 Shady Shore Rd, Bay City, MI 48706, USA
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Kawkawlin River
Monitor Township, Michigan
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Coggins Road
Fraser Township, Michigan
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Veterans Park
Portsmouth Township, Michigan
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Smith Park Boat Launch
4.6
(16)Essexville, MI 48732, USA
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Bay City Loop Boat Ramp
5.0
(2)Bay City Loop, Bay City, MI 48706, USA
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Essexville - N Finn Rd Boat Ramp
4.5
(17)2300 N Finn Rd, Essexville, MI 48732, USA
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Indian Town Drain Boat Ramp
Kawkawlin Township, Michigan
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Saginaw River Boat Ramp
Bay City, Michigan
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Underwood Drain Boat Ramp
Hampton Township, Michigan
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Lake huron DNR Launch
4.5
(138)1 Shady Shore Rd, Bay City, MI 48706, USA
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Pinconning - E Pinconning Rd Boat Ramp
4.6
(27)3399 E Pinconning Rd, Pinconning, MI 48650, USA
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Frequently asked questions
- Are there free boat ramps in Bay County, Michigan?
- Yes — 14 public boat ramps in Bay 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 Bay 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.
Looking for all boat ramps in Bay County? See the full Bay County boat ramp directory. Curation methodology and data sources at /methodology.