Are there free boat ramps in Crawford County, Michigan?

Yes — 25 public boat ramps in Crawford 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 Crawford 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 Crawford County, MI

There are 25 free, public boat launches in Crawford 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 Crawford County (25)

All free public boat launches in Crawford County (25)

KP Lake boat ramp

Conners Flat Landing

Sheep Pasture

Burtons Landing SFCG

Meads Landing

Canoe Harbor SFCG

McMasters Bridge

Keystone Landing SFCG

Blue Gill Lake DNR Boat Launch

Jones Lake SFCG Boat Launch

Steckert Bridge Canoe Landing

Chase Bridge Canoe Launch

Stephans Bridge

Shupac Lake Boat Launch

Horseshoe Lake DNR Boat Launch

Wakeley Bridge Landing

Manistee River Boat Ramp

M-72

Lake Margrethe Boat Ramp

Lovells Bridge

Au Sable Canoe Camp Ground

Section One Lake Boat Ramp

Bright Lake Boat Ramp

Glory Lake Boat Ramp

Smith Bridge Boat Launch

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