Are there free boat ramps in Van Buren County, Michigan?

Yes — 30 public boat ramps in Van Buren 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 Van Buren 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 Van Buren County, MI

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

All free public boat launches in Van Buren County (30)

Round Lake Boat Ramp

Cedar Lake Boat ramp

South Haven Boat Launch

Van Auken Lake

Shafer Lake

Lawrence

Wolf Lake Boat Ramp, Van Buren County

Brandywine Lake

Shafer Lake Boat Launch DNR

Fish Lake Boating Access Site

Clear Lake Boat Launch

Reynolds Lake Boat Ramp

Rush Lake Boat Launch

Gravel Lake Boat Ramp

Lake Eleven Boat Launch

Lake of the Woods Public Boat Launch

Lake Fourteen Boat Launch

Upper Jeptha Lake Boat Launch

Saddle Lake Boat Launch

Huzzy Lake Public Boat Launch

Eagle Lake Public Boat Launch

Hall Lake Boat Launch

Three Mile Lake Public Access

Three Legged Lake Boat Launch

Bankson Lake Boat Ramp

Black River

Sunset Park Boat Launch

North Scott Lake Boat Launch

Lake Cora Public Boat Launch

School Section Lake Boat Launch

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