Are there free boat ramps in Gladwin County, Michigan?

Yes — 16 public boat ramps in Gladwin 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 Gladwin 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 Gladwin County, MI

There are 16 free, public boat launches in Gladwin 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 Gladwin County (16)

All free public boat launches in Gladwin County (16)

Pratt Lake Public Boat Launch

Michigan DNR Boating Access Site

Butman Township Park

Trout Lake SFCG

Lake Lancer

Wiggin's Lake Boat Launch

Hoister Lake

Ross Lake

Ross Lake Boat Launch

Ross Lake Boat Launch

House Lake Boat Launch

Streaked Lake Boat Launch

Wixom Lake West Boat Launch

Hoister Lake Boat Launch

Secord Lake Boat Ramp

Lake Four Boat Launch

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