Are there free boat ramps in Iosco County, Michigan?

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

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

All free public boat launches in Iosco County (16)

AuSable River Camping, MI Boat Ramp

Van Etten Lake State Forest Campground

Au Sable River Mouth

Londo Lake

Van Etten Lake SFCG

Cedar Lake Public Boat Launch

East Tawas DNR Boat Launch

Floyd Lake Boating Access

Long Lake Boat Launch

AuSable Shoreline Park

Harbor Street Boat Ramp

Round Lake Boat Launch

Tawas Lake Boat Launch

AuSable River Camping, MI Boat Ramp

Foote Site Boat Launch

Sawmill Point Boat Launch

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