Are there free boat ramps in Charlevoix County, Michigan?

Yes — 22 public boat ramps in Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix County, MI

There are 22 free, public boat launches in Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix County (22)

All free public boat launches in Charlevoix County (22)

Walloon Boat Launch

Lake Shore Dr Boat Ramp

Lake Charlevoix Boat Ramp

Alba Road

Boyne City Municipal

Lake Charlevoix Boat Ramp

Deer Lake Boat Ramp

Dutchmans Bay Boat Ramp

Thumb Lake Public Boat Launch

Nowland Lake Boat Launch

Adams Lake Boat Launch

Nine Mile Point

Lake Charlevoix Boat Ramp

Boyne Falls Mill Pond Boat Ramp

Bows Lake Boat Launch

Boyne City Municipal Ramp Boating Access Site

Huffman Lake

Walloon Lake Boat Ramp

Six Mile Lake Boat Ramp

East Jordan Boat Ramp

Jordan River Boat Ramp

Susan Lake Boat Ramp

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