Are there free boat ramps in Berrien County, Michigan?

Yes — 21 public boat ramps in Berrien 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 Berrien 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 Berrien County, MI

There are 21 free, public boat launches in Berrien 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 Berrien County (21)

New Buffalo,MI Boat Ramp

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New Buffalo Lighthouse, 201 Marquette Dr, New Buffalo, MI 49117, USA

All free public boat launches in Berrien County (21)

New Buffalo,MI Boat Ramp

Saint Joseph River Boat Ramp

Niles

Galien River Boat Launch

Paw Paw Lake Boat Ramp

Saint Joseph River Boat Ramp

Carronde Park

Jasper Dairy Road

Paw Paw Lake West

Benton Harbor - Zollar Dr Boat Ramp

Riverview Park Boat Launch

Paw Paw Lake Boat Launch East

Black Lake Public Boat Launch

Niles, Michigan Boat Launch

Buchanan Township, Michigan Boat Launch

Riverview Drive

Public Launch

Jasper Dairy Road Boat Launch

Pucker Street

Shamrock Park Boat Launch

Middle Grand Mere Lake Boat Ramp

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