Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:28 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — July 12
local timeWaning Crescent (7% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Nine Mile Point
| Location | Hayes Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Michigan |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.364739, -85.170401 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Charlevoix County |
Nine Mile Point is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Michigan in Hayes Township, Michigan at coordinates 45.36474, -85.17040. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Nine Mile Point is a public boat launch on Lake Michigan in Hayes Township, Charlevoix County, Michigan. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include launch lanes: 1, trailer parking: 3 spaces, managed by: DNR-PRD. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Hayes Township • public launch in Charlevoix County • fishing access on Lake Michigan • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| Trailer Parking | 3 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nine Mile Point
Is Nine Mile Point free to use?
Yes, Nine Mile Point is a public boat launch with free access in Hayes Township, Michigan.
What water does Nine Mile Point access?
Nine Mile Point provides boat launch access to Lake Michigan in Hayes Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Nine Mile Point?
Nine Mile Point is located at coordinates 45.364739, -85.170401 in Hayes Township, Michigan. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 5.0 mi of Nine Mile Point, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.