Dead River Basin-north Boat Launch, a public boat ramp, is located in West Ishpeming. The next public ramp is Silver Lake Basin boat launch in West Ishpeming, about 4.5 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | West Ishpeming, MI |
| Water | Dead River Basin |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near West Ishpeming: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
More in our guide: 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.
Launch checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Dead River Basin-north Boat Launch is in West Ishpeming, Michigan. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Dead River Basin-north Boat Launch.
Dead River Basin-north Boat Launch is on Dead River Basin.
Fees for Dead River Basin-north Boat Launch are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Paddlers can usually use Dead River Basin-north Boat Launch. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Clark Lambros' Beach Park Kayak/Canoe Launch in Marquette, about 17 miles away.
Silver Lake Basin boat launch in West Ishpeming (4.5 miles), Deer Lake Boat Launch in Negaunee (5.8 miles) and Wolf Lake Boat Launch in West Ishpeming (6.5 miles).
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