Are there free boat ramps in Washtenaw County, Michigan?

Yes — 24 public boat ramps in Washtenaw 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 Washtenaw 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 Washtenaw County, MI

There are 24 free, public boat launches in Washtenaw 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 Washtenaw County (24)

Bruin Lake

Independence Lake

Doyle Lake

Sullivan Lake

Chelsea State Game Area Rustic Boat Launch

Independence Lake Boat Launch

Ford Lake Park Boat Launch

North Lake Boat Launch

Four Mile Lake Rustic Boat Launch

Green Lake Boat Ramp

Pickerel Lake Boat Ramp

Portage Lake Boat Ramp

Mill Creek Boat Ramp

South Lake Boat Ramp

Crooked Lake Boat Ramp

Cedar Lake Boat Ramp

Crooked Lake Boat Ramp

Sugarloaf Lake Boat Ramp

Mill Lake Boat Ramp

Winnewana Lake Boat Ramp

Halfmoon Lake Boat Ramp

Walsh Lake Boat Ramp

Huron River Boat Ramp

Joslin Lake Boat Ramp

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