This section filters marinas and waterfront locations offering dedicated boat launch ramps for trailered craft and personal watercraft. Facilities vary between concrete slab ramps, gravel shorelines, and multi-lane commercial ramps with staging docks. Checking site features helps ensure adequate water depth at low tide and suitable parking for truck-trailer combinations.
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Menominee Harbor
Menominee, MI 49858
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Menominee Marina
1000 1st St, Menominee, MI 49858
Alanson 1
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Marooners Rock Marina
7782 Lagoon Dr, Alanson, MI 49706
Alpena 1
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Alpena Marina
400 E Chisholm St, Alpena, MI 49707
Bay City 1
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Bay Harbor Marina- Boat Storage & Service Center
5309 Wilder Rd, Bay City, MI 48706
Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 11am-6pm
Bellaire 1
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Butch's Tackle & Marine at Torch Lake
6235 Crystal Springs Rd, Bellaire, MI 49615
Sun 9am-8pm, Mon 9am-8pm, Tue 9am-8pm, Wed 9am-8pm, Thu 9am-8pm, Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-9pm
Belleville 1
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Sandy's Marina
41382 Edison Lake Rd, Belleville, MI 48111
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Boyne City Marina
319 N Lake St, Boyne City, MI 49712-1188
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Mariner's Cove Marina
6635 River St, Caseville, MI 48725
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Charlevoix Marina
100 Clinton St, Charlevoix, MI 49720
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Jerry's Marina
536 Tawas Beach Rd, East Tawas, MI 48730
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Landings Resort & Marina
4605 Beatty Dr, Indian River, MI 49749
Ira Twp 1
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Northpointe Shores Marina & Cottages
10477 Dixie Hwy, Ira Twp, MI 48023
La Salle 1
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Otter Creek Marina Inc
6305 Lakeview Ave, La Salle, MI 48145
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Mackinaw City Marina
107 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Manistee 1
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Manistee River RV Resort & Marina
20 Park Ave, Manistee, MI 49660-1180
Mon-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri-Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 10am-6pm
Manitou Beach 1
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Manitou Beach Marina
9517 Devils Lake Hwy, Manitou Beach, MI 49253
Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Monroe 1
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Trout's Yacht Basin, Marina and Ice Service
7970 Bolles Harbor Dr, Monroe, MI 48161
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New Buffalo Municipal Marina
100 W Water St, New Buffalo, MI 49117
Nunica 1
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Grand Marina
15078 120th Ave, Nunica, MI 49448
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Pentwater Municipal Marina
519 S Hancock St, Pentwater, MI 49449
Rogers City 1
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Rogers City Yacht Harbor
270 N Lake St, Rogers City, MI 49779
Sand Point 1
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Beadle Bay Marina & Campground
4375 Lone Eagle Trail, Sand Point, MI 48755
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Sergeant Marina
31 Butler St, Saugatuck, MI 49453
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South Haven Municipal Marina South
345 Water St, South Haven, MI 49090
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Elmwood Township Marina
13051 S W Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684
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Sunset Bay Marina
5825 Loomis Rd, Unionville, MI 48767-9473
Also in Michigan
- Marinas Offering On-Site Boat Rentals40
- Marinas with Transient Slips36
- Marinas and Facilities with Boat Launches34
- Boat Ramps33
Good to know
How much does it cost to use a boat launch ramp?
Daily launch fees at US marinas typically range from $5 to $25 for standard trailered boats, while seasonal annual passes cost between $50 and $200. State-managed DNR launches may require specific vehicle access permits or watercraft registration decals rather than on-site cash payments.
Are boat launch ramps available on a first-come, first-served basis?
Most public and marina ramps operate without reservations, though high-traffic locations may enforce online booking systems during summer holiday weekends. Popular launches often experience 20- to 45-minute wait times during peak morning hours between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
What are the parking requirements for vehicle and boat trailer rigs?
Designated pull-through trailer parking spots generally cost $10 to $30 per day when not included in the launch fee. Overnight parking usually requires advance registration with marina staff and carries additional charges ranging from $15 to $40 per night.
How to shrink wrap a boat?
To shrink wrap a boat, cover support structures with protective padding, lay the shrink film across the hull, heat-shrink it with a heat gun, and add ventilation ports. For large vessels or professional weatherproofing in Michigan, check the 27 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.
What is a marine survey?
A marine survey is a detailed inspection of a boat's hull, mechanical systems, and overall condition conducted by a certified surveyor. Across Michigan, MarinaAtlas indexes 27 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.