Are there free boat ramps in Livingston County, Michigan?

Yes — 18 public boat ramps in Livingston 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 Livingston 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 Livingston County, MI

There are 18 free, public boat launches in Livingston 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 Livingston County (18)

All free public boat launches in Livingston County (18)

Thompson Lake Boat Access

Brighton Recreation Area

Whitmore Lake Boat Ramp

Bishop Lake Boat Launch

Huron River Fishing Site

Chilson Pond

Lake Chemung Boat Launch

Appleton Lake

Woodland Public Boat Ramp

East Crooked Lake Boat Launch

Brighton Lake Boat Ramp

Placeway

Kent Lake Dam Portage

Gosling Lake Access

Duck Lake

Hi-land Lake Boat Ramp

Chenango Lake Boat Ramp

Indian Lake Boat Ramp

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