Boat Ramps Nearby
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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Ypsilanti, MI
We list 2 public boat ramps and launches in Ypsilanti. Another 60 are within 25 miles.
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More boat ramps around Ypsilanti
- 1.2 mi Belleville West Launch Belleville Boat ramp
- 4.6 mi Bellvile Lake - East Boat Launch Belleville Boat ramp
- 7.9 mi Lower Huron Metropark Kayak Launch Romulus Kayak launchFree
- 8.2 mi Gallup Park Boat Ramp Ann Arbor Boat ramp
- 8.8 mi Commerce Court Boat Launch Wayne Boat ramp
- 9.5 mi Nichols Arboretum Boat Ramp Ann Arbor Boat ramp
- 10 mi Island Park Kayak Launch Ann Arbor Kayak launch
- 11 mi Goudy Park Boat Launch Wayne Boat ramp
- 11 mi Longshore Park Boat Ramp Ann Arbor Boat ramp
- 11 mi Bandemer Park Boat Ramp Ann Arbor Boat ramp
What Ypsilanti offers on the water
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Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Ford Lake.
Michigan rules to know
- 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.
- 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.
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Life jacket rulesBoat ramps in Ypsilanti: questions and answers
Where can you launch a boat in Ypsilanti, MI?
We list 2 launches in Ypsilanti, including Ford Lake Park Boat Ramp and North Hydro Park Boat Ramp. Another 60 are within 25 miles.
Where is the nearest kayak launch to Ypsilanti?
Lower Huron Metropark Kayak Launch in Romulus, about 7.9 miles away. You can also put in at the side of most boat ramps.
Do I have to pull the drain plug after boating in Ypsilanti?
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.
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