Boat Ramps Nearby
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What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesBoat ramps in Indian River, MI
There are 15 places to launch a boat in Indian River. Another 31 are within 25 miles.
Search the map around Indian River Kayak & canoe launches in Indian River
More boat ramps around Indian River
- 7.6 mi Crooked Lake Public Boat Access Petoskey Boat ramp
- 9 mi Channel Road Park Boat Ramp Petoskey Boat rampFree
- 11 mi Little Traverse Township Boat Launch Petoskey Boat rampFree
- 11 mi Mullet Lake Village Public Boat Launch Cheboygan Boat ramp
- 12 mi Round Lake Boating Access Site Petoskey Boat rampKayak launch
- 12 mi Fred M. Socha Park Boat Ramp Cheboygan Boat rampFree
- 12 mi Orchard Beach Carry-In Cheboygan Boat ramp
- 12 mi Carter Road Carry-In Cheboygan Boat rampFree
- 13 mi Lancaster Lake Boat Launch Cheboygan Boat ramp
- 13 mi Munro Lake Boat Launch Cheboygan Boat ramp
What Indian River offers on the water
| Boat ramps | 14 |
|---|---|
| Kayak and canoe launches | 1 |
| Marked free | 4 |
Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Burt Lake, Indian River, Mullett Lake, Crooked River, Pickerel Lake, Tower Pond, Sturgeon River, Maple Bay.
See every ramp on Burt Lake, Mullett Lake.
Michigan rules to know
- Before leaving a Michigan launch, pull every drain plug, drain bilge and livewell and remove weeds from the trailer. It is required by state law.
- Anyone born on or after July 1, 1996 needs a Michigan boating safety certificate to operate a motorboat, and most personal watercraft operators need one too.
Official access sites and closures: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Helpful before you go: what ramps cost, kayak launches and ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Ramp etiquette
12 rules regulars expect you to know
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Indian River: questions and answers
Where are the public boat ramps in Indian River, MI?
We list 15 launches in Indian River, including Botsford Road Lake Access, Burt Lake State Park Boat Ramp and DeVoe Beach Boat Ramp. Another 31 are within 25 miles.
Are there free boat ramps in Indian River?
Lake Street Public Access, Needles Road - Carry-In, Sanctuary Park Boat Ramp and Woodruff Street Boat Launch are marked free in the map data. For the other launches in Indian River we have no fee details.
Are there kayak launches in Indian River?
Kayak Launch in Indian River works for kayaks and canoes.
Which lakes and rivers can you launch on in Indian River?
The launches in Indian River give access to Pickerel Lake, Burt Lake, Indian River, Tower Pond, Mullett Lake and Crooked River and 3 more.
What are the invasive species rules for boaters in Indian River?
In Michigan you must remove all drain plugs, drain the water and clear plants from boat and trailer before you drive away. Fines go up to $100.
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