Are there free boat ramps in Wayne County, Michigan?

Yes — 22 public boat ramps in Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County, MI

There are 22 free, public boat launches in Wayne 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 Wayne County (22)

All free public boat launches in Wayne County (22)

Delray Public Access Boat Ramp

Wyandotte Boat Ramp

Boat Ramp (Detroit River - Ken)

Elizabeth Park

St. Jean Public Boat Launch

Nashua Canal

Belleville West Launch

Newburgh Pointe

Ford Field City Park Boat Launch

Goudy Park Boat Launch

Kayak/Paddleboard Boat Launch

Kessey Fieldhouse Boat Launch

Commerce Court Boat Launch

Belanger Park Public Boat Launch

Belleville Lake - East Boat Launch

Riverside Park Boat Launch

Detroit River Boat Ramp

Lake Erie Boat Ramp

Huron River Mouth Boat Launch

Kayak/Paddleboard Boat Launch

Kayak/Paddleboard Boat Launch

Sandy's Marina

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