Boat Ramps in Benzie County, MI

Benzie County, Michigan has 45 public boat ramps with GPS coordinates, Google ratings, and directions. Find the best launch near you.

45 Boat Ramps

Benzie County Boat Launch Overview

Benzie County, Michigan has 45 boat ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap. The top-rated launch is Platte Beach, rated 4.9/5 from 64 Google reviews. Boaters in Benzie County can access Betsie River, Crystal Lake, Platte River, and 3 more waterbodies. 26 of 45 ramps offer free public access.

Boat Ramps

Waterbodies

4.5

Avg Rating

Free Public

Waterbodies in Benzie County

Betsie River: 9 ramps
Crystal Lake: 7 ramps
Platte River: 7 ramps
Lake Ann: 4 ramps
Loon Lake: 2 ramps
Platte Lake: 2 ramps

Top Rated in Benzie County

Platte Beach

4.9/5 (64 reviews)

on Platte River

Map of Boat Ramps in Benzie County

Filter Benzie County boat ramps

Free public ramps (26)Top-rated (4.5★+) ramps (5)Ramps with restrooms (17)Kayak / hand-carry launches (3)

All Boat Ramps in Benzie County

1.Loon Lake★ 4.4
Lake TownshipLoon Lake
2.CSA Woods Tennis Courts (Private)
Crystal Lake TownshipCrystal Lakeprivate
3.Crystal Lake DNR Public Boat Launch★ 4.6
Benzonia TownshipCrystal Lakepublic
4.Big Platte Lake DNR Public Boat Launch★ 4.3
Lake TownshipPlatte Lakepublic
5.Upper Herring Lake Public Boat Ramp★ 4.4
Blaine TownshipUpper Herring Lakepublic
6.Hayes Bridge
Homestead TownshipPlatte Riverpublic
7.Homestead Pond
Benzonia TownshipHomestead Pondpublic
8.Homestead Dam
Benzonia TownshipBetsie Riverpublic
9.Veterans Memorial Park
Homestead TownshipPlatte Riverpublic
10.Grace Road
Benzonia TownshipBetsie Riverpublic
11.Lower Herring Lake Boat Launch
Blaine TownshipLower Herring Lakepublic
12.Herendeene Lake Boat Launch
Almira TownshipHerendeene Lakepublic
13.US 31
Benzonia TownshipBetsie Riverpublic
14.Little Platte Lake Boat Launch
Lake TownshipLittle Platte Lakepublic
15.Platte River SFCG
Homestead TownshipPlatte Riverpublic
16.Davis Lake Boat Launch
Almira TownshipDavis Lakepublic
17.Frankfort Boat Ramp★ 4.6
FrankfortBetsie Lakepublic
18.Stevens Lake Boat Launch
Almira TownshipStevens Lakepublic
19.Smiley's Boat Service and Storage
Almira TownshipLake Ann
20.Bronson Lake public access★ 4.0
Almira TownshipLake Annpublic
21.Lake Ann Boat Ramp
Almira TownshipLake Ann
22.Betsie Lake Boat Ramp
Gilmore TownshipBetsie Lake
23.Platte Beach★ 4.9
Lake TownshipPlatte River
24.Betsie River Boat Ramp
Benzonia TownshipBetsie River
25.Crystal Lake Boat Ramp
Benzonia TownshipCrystal Lake
26.Brooks Lake Boat Ramp
Almira TownshipBrooks Lake
27.Betsie River Boat Ramp
Benzonia TownshipBetsie River
28.Crystal Lake Boat Ramp
Lake TownshipCrystal Lake
29.Homestead Pond Boat Ramp
Weldon TownshipHomestead Pond
30.Lake Michigan Road
Lake TownshipPlatte Riverpublic
31.Betsie River Boat Ramp
Benzonia TownshipBetsie River
32.Grass Lake Boat Launch
Colfax TownshipBetsie Riverpublic
33.Brooks Lake Boat Launch
Almira TownshipBrooks Lakepublic
34.Lake Ann DNR public access★ 4.7
Almira TownshipLake Annpublic
35.Crystal Lake Boat Ramp
Lake TownshipCrystal Lake
36.Loon Lake Boat Ramp
Lake TownshipLoon Lake
37.Crystal Lake Boat Ramp
Crystal Lake TownshipCrystal Lake
38.Platte River Boat Ramp
Lake TownshipPlatte River
39.Garey Lake Boat Ramp
Platte TownshipGarey Lakepublic
40.Betsie River Boat Ramp
Benzonia TownshipBetsie Riverpublic
41.El Dorado Boat Launch★ 4.8
Lake TownshipPlatte Riverpublic
42.Crystal Lake Boat Ramp
Lake TownshipCrystal Lake
43.Platte Lake Boat Ramp
Benzonia TownshipPlatte Lake
44.Turtle Lake Boat Ramp
Inland TownshipTurtle Lakepublic
45.Betsie River Boat Ramp
Crystal Lake TownshipBetsie Riverpublic

Boat ramps in Benzie County, Michigan
#	Name	City	Waterbody	Rating	Access
1	Loon Lake	Lake Township	Loon Lake	4.4/5	—
2	CSA Woods Tennis Courts (Private)	Crystal Lake Township	Crystal Lake	—	private
3	Crystal Lake DNR Public Boat Launch	Benzonia Township	Crystal Lake	4.6/5	public
4	Big Platte Lake DNR Public Boat Launch	Lake Township	Platte Lake	4.3/5	public
5	Upper Herring Lake Public Boat Ramp	Blaine Township	Upper Herring Lake	4.4/5	public
6	Hayes Bridge	Homestead Township	Platte River	—	public
7	Homestead Pond	Benzonia Township	Homestead Pond	—	public
8	Homestead Dam	Benzonia Township	Betsie River	—	public
9	Veterans Memorial Park	Homestead Township	Platte River	—	public
10	Grace Road	Benzonia Township	Betsie River	—	public
11	Lower Herring Lake Boat Launch	Blaine Township	Lower Herring Lake	—	public
12	Herendeene Lake Boat Launch	Almira Township	Herendeene Lake	—	public
13	US 31	Benzonia Township	Betsie River	—	public
14	Little Platte Lake Boat Launch	Lake Township	Little Platte Lake	—	public
15	Platte River SFCG	Homestead Township	Platte River	—	public
16	Davis Lake Boat Launch	Almira Township	Davis Lake	—	public
17	Frankfort Boat Ramp	Frankfort	Betsie Lake	4.6/5	public
18	Stevens Lake Boat Launch	Almira Township	Stevens Lake	—	public
19	Smiley's Boat Service and Storage	Almira Township	Lake Ann	—	—
20	Bronson Lake public access	Almira Township	Lake Ann	4.0/5	public
21	Lake Ann Boat Ramp	Almira Township	Lake Ann	—	—
22	Betsie Lake Boat Ramp	Gilmore Township	Betsie Lake	—	—
23	Platte Beach	Lake Township	Platte River	4.9/5	—
24	Betsie River Boat Ramp	Benzonia Township	Betsie River	—	—
25	Crystal Lake Boat Ramp	Benzonia Township	Crystal Lake	—	—
26	Brooks Lake Boat Ramp	Almira Township	Brooks Lake	—	—
27	Betsie River Boat Ramp	Benzonia Township	Betsie River	—	—
28	Crystal Lake Boat Ramp	Lake Township	Crystal Lake	—	—
29	Homestead Pond Boat Ramp	Weldon Township	Homestead Pond	—	—
30	Lake Michigan Road	Lake Township	Platte River	—	public
31	Betsie River Boat Ramp	Benzonia Township	Betsie River	—	—
32	Grass Lake Boat Launch	Colfax Township	Betsie River	—	public
33	Brooks Lake Boat Launch	Almira Township	Brooks Lake	—	public
34	Lake Ann DNR public access	Almira Township	Lake Ann	4.7/5	public
35	Crystal Lake Boat Ramp	Lake Township	Crystal Lake	—	—
36	Loon Lake Boat Ramp	Lake Township	Loon Lake	—	—
37	Crystal Lake Boat Ramp	Crystal Lake Township	Crystal Lake	—	—
38	Platte River Boat Ramp	Lake Township	Platte River	—	—
39	Garey Lake Boat Ramp	Platte Township	Garey Lake	—	public
40	Betsie River Boat Ramp	Benzonia Township	Betsie River	—	public
41	El Dorado Boat Launch	Lake Township	Platte River	4.8/5	public
42	Crystal Lake Boat Ramp	Lake Township	Crystal Lake	—	—
43	Platte Lake Boat Ramp	Benzonia Township	Platte Lake	—	—
44	Turtle Lake Boat Ramp	Inland Township	Turtle Lake	—	public
45	Betsie River Boat Ramp	Crystal Lake Township	Betsie River	—	public

Frequently Asked Questions

How many boat ramps are in Benzie County, Michigan?+

Benzie County, Michigan has 45 catalogued boat ramps with locations, ratings, and access details.

What's the best boat ramp in Benzie County?+

Platte Beach is the highest-rated launch in Benzie County, scoring 4.9/5 (64 reviews).

Are there free public boat ramps in Benzie County?+

Yes — 26 of the 45 launches in Benzie County are marked as free public access.

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Fees & Permits

Launch fees vary by facility and season. Some Benzie County ramps are free while others require daily or annual passes. Check posted signs at each location.

Safety Requirements

Michigan requires valid registration, personal flotation devices, and appropriate safety equipment. Verify your vessel meets all requirements before launching.

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