Where can I launch a kayak in Washtenaw County, Michigan?

5 hand-carry / paddle launches are listed for Washtenaw County. These are typically smaller put-in points designed for kayaks and canoes — no trailer ramp, but easier to access on a busy day than a trailered launch.

Can I launch a kayak from a regular boat ramp?

Yes, in most cases. The launches listed here are explicitly flagged as hand-carry / non-trailerable by the operating agency — useful when you want a put-in built for paddlecraft. Regular trailered ramps work too as long as you yield to trailers.

Kayak & Hand-Carry Launches in Washtenaw County, MI

5 hand-carry / paddle launches in Washtenaw County, Michigan. These are launch points for kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and other non-trailerable craft — typically no boat trailer access. Flagged by the operating state or federal agency.

All kayak & hand-carry launches in Washtenaw County (5)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I launch a kayak in Washtenaw County, Michigan?: 5 hand-carry / paddle launches are listed for Washtenaw County. These are typically smaller put-in points designed for kayaks and canoes — no trailer ramp, but easier to access on a busy day than a trailered launch.
Can I launch a kayak from a regular boat ramp?: Yes, in most cases. The launches listed here are explicitly flagged as hand-carry / non-trailerable by the operating agency — useful when you want a put-in built for paddlecraft. Regular trailered ramps work too as long as you yield to trailers.

Looking for all boat ramps in Washtenaw County? See the full Washtenaw County boat ramp directory. Curation methodology and data sources at /methodology.

All kayak & hand-carry launches in Washtenaw County (5)

Doyle Lake

Sullivan Lake

Pickerel Lake Boat Ramp

Mill Creek Boat Ramp

Walsh Lake Boat Ramp

Frequently asked questions