Open Space Park Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp on Betsie Lake in Frankfort, MI. It's about 88 miles from Green Bay, WI, as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Dudley Penfold Memorial Park Boat Ramp in Frankfort (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Frankfort, MI |
| Water | Betsie Lake |
| Park | Open Space Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in Michigan, including Open Space Park Boat Ramp: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Open Space Park Boat Ramp is in Frankfort, Michigan. Open the map link to see where Open Space Park Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
Betsie Lake, in Frankfort.
Our data does not say whether Open Space Park Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Paddlers can usually use Open Space Park Boat Ramp. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Bear Creek River Access in Manistee, about 24 miles away.
Dudley Penfold Memorial Park Boat Ramp in Frankfort (under 1 mile), Lower Herring Lake Boat Launch in Frankfort (4.3 miles) and Upper Herring Lake Boat Launch in Frankfort (4.7 miles).
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