Are there free boat ramps in Mackinac County, Michigan?

Yes — 27 public boat ramps in Mackinac 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 Mackinac 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 Mackinac County, MI

There are 27 free, public boat launches in Mackinac 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 Mackinac County (27)

All free public boat launches in Mackinac County (27)

Brevoort (Brevort) Lake Boat Launch

South Manistique Lake

Portage Creek

Cedarville Marine

Mcalpine Pond Boat Launch

Milakokia Lake Campground

Milakokia Lake SFCG

South Manistique Lake Campground

Wawatam Lighthouse

Little Brevort Lake SFCG (North)

Hessel Marina

Pine River

Carp River Mouth Boat Launch

Little Brevort Lake - North State Forest Campground

Third Creek Trout Pond Boat Launch

Upper Millecoquin River Boat Launch

Boat ramp

Manistique boat ramp

Curtis Boat Launch

Cedarville Boat Launch

Bay City Lake Sfcg Boat Launch

Little Brevoort Lake South Boat Landing

Millecoquins Lake Boat Launch

Portage Township Park Boat Launch

Wolf Bay Boat Launch

Hessel/Clark Township Marina

Lake Huron Boat Ramp

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