Are there free boat ramps in Kent County, Michigan?

Yes — 30 public boat ramps in Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent County, MI

There are 30 free, public boat launches in Kent 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 Kent County (30)

All free public boat launches in Kent County (30)

Lowell Boat Ramp

Lime Lake

Murray Lake Boat Ramp

DNR Park

Wabasis Lake Park

Camp Lake Boat Ramp

Big Pine Island Boat Ramp

Riverside Park Boat Launch Lot

Johnson Park

Friske Drive

Rockford

Spring Lake Boat Ramp

Clear Lake

Wabasis Lake Park

Murray Lake West

Rogue River Mouth

Summit Road

Lowell Grand River Boat Ramp

Veterans Boat Launch | Johnson Park

John Collins Park

Sixth Street Dam Boat Launch

Murray Lake Boat Ramp

Grand River Boat Ramp

Grand River Boat Ramp

Boat Launch Campau

Lincoln Lake Boat Launch

Bass Lake Boat Launch

Pratt Lake Boat Ramp

Campbell Lake Boat Launch

Grand River Boat Ramp

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