Botsford Road Lake Access is a public boat ramp on Pickerel Lake in Indian River, MI. The next public ramp is Crooked Lake Public Boat Access in Petoskey, about 2.9 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Indian River, MI |
| Water | Pickerel Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Indian River: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Botsford Road Lake Access is in Indian River, Michigan. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Botsford Road Lake Access itself.
Botsford Road Lake Access is on Pickerel Lake.
We don't have fee information for Botsford Road Lake Access, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Botsford Road Lake Access. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayak Launch in Indian River in Indian River, about under 1 mile away.
Kayak Launch in Indian River in Indian River (under 1 mile), Crooked Lake Public Boat Access in Petoskey (2.9 miles) and Channel Road Park Boat Ramp in Petoskey (3.6 miles).
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