Are there free boat ramps in Benzie County, Michigan?

Yes — 26 public boat ramps in Benzie 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 Benzie 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 Benzie County, MI

There are 26 free, public boat launches in Benzie 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 Benzie County (26)

All free public boat launches in Benzie County (26)

Crystal Lake DNR Public Boat Launch

Big Platte Lake DNR Public Boat Launch

Upper Herring Lake Public Boat Ramp

Hayes Bridge

Homestead Pond

Homestead Dam

Veterans Memorial Park

Grace Road

Lower Herring Lake Boat Launch

Herendeene Lake Boat Launch

US 31

Little Platte Lake Boat Launch

Platte River SFCG

Davis Lake Boat Launch

Frankfort Boat Ramp

Stevens Lake Boat Launch

Bronson Lake public access

Lake Michigan Road

Grass Lake Boat Launch

Brooks Lake Boat Launch

Lake Ann DNR public access

Garey Lake Boat Ramp

Betsie River Boat Ramp

El Dorado Boat Launch

Turtle Lake Boat Ramp

Betsie River Boat Ramp

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