Kayak and canoe launches on Long Lake, Michigan

26 launch sites on Long Lake from Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). 25 are trailer ramps.

Fees: 0 list no fee, 20 list a fee, 6 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.

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• Boat ramp (north ramp) · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Fee not verified, check the official page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Access details not published; check before you go.
  
  Mapped in OpenStreetMap, check access locally.
• Boat ramp (north ramp) · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Fee not verified, check the official page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Access details not published; check before you go.
  
  Mapped in OpenStreetMap, check access locally.
• Boat ramp near Colley Lake · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Fee not verified, check the official page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Access details not published; check before you go.
  
  Mapped in OpenStreetMap, check access locally.
• Crescent Shores · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Entry: Michigan Recreation Passport required (Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  Accessible features

  Listed

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
  • Listed as having accessible features by the managing agency. Call ahead to confirm what is accessible (parking, path, dock or launch). (National Park Service)

  Official fields: Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Little Long Lake · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Entry: Michigan Recreation Passport required (Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  Accessible features

  Not listed

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
  • Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Little Long Lake near Hardwood Lake · Boating access site
  Entry: Michigan Recreation Passport required (Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Accessible features

  Not listed

  • Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Long Lake (north ramp) · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Entry: Michigan Recreation Passport required (Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Long Lake (north ramp) · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  Accessible features

  Listed

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
  • Listed as having accessible features by the managing agency. Call ahead to confirm what is accessible (parking, path, dock or launch). (National Park Service)

  Official fields: Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Long Lake (north ramp) · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Entry: Michigan Recreation Passport required (Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Long Lake (south ramp) · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Entry: Michigan Recreation Passport required (Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  Accessible features

  Listed

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
  • Listed as having accessible features by the managing agency. Call ahead to confirm what is accessible (parking, path, dock or launch). (National Park Service)

  Official fields: Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Long Lake (south ramp) · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Entry: Michigan Recreation Passport required (Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Long Lake (south ramp) · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Accessible features

  Not listed

  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
  • Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Long Lake Boat Launch · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Fee not verified, check the official page View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Access details not published; check before you go.
  
  Mapped in OpenStreetMap, check access locally.
• Long Lake Cloverdale · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Entry: Michigan Recreation Passport required (Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Accessible features

  Not listed

  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
  • Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Long Lake near Allen Lake · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Entry: Michigan Recreation Passport required (Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Accessible features

  Not listed

  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
  • Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Long Lake near Beaver Lake · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Entry: Michigan Recreation Passport required (Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Accessible features

  Not listed

  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
  • Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Long Lake near Bluegill Lake · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Entry: Michigan Recreation Passport required (Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  Accessible features

  Listed

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
  • Listed as having accessible features by the managing agency. Call ahead to confirm what is accessible (parking, path, dock or launch). (National Park Service)

  Official fields: Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Long Lake near Bristol Lake · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Entry: Michigan Recreation Passport required (Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Accessible features

  Not listed

  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
  • Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Long Lake near Carpenter Lake · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Entry: Michigan Recreation Passport required (Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  Accessible features

  Not listed

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
  • Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Long Lake near Colley Lake · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Entry: Michigan Recreation Passport required (Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  Accessible features

  Listed

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
  • Listed as having accessible features by the managing agency. Call ahead to confirm what is accessible (parking, path, dock or launch). (National Park Service)

  Official fields: Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Long Lake near Gravel Pit Lake · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Entry: Michigan Recreation Passport required (Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  Accessible features

  Not listed

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
  • Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Long Lake near Palmer Lake · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Entry: Michigan Recreation Passport required (Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Accessible features

  Not listed

  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
  • Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Long Lake near Williams Lake · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Entry: Michigan Recreation Passport required (Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Gravel

  Accessible features

  Not listed

  • Gravel surface: wear water shoes and carry the boat rather than dragging it across gravel. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
  • Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Long Lake Park · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Entry: Michigan Recreation Passport required (Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  Accessible features

  Listed

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
  • Listed as having accessible features by the managing agency. Call ahead to confirm what is accessible (parking, path, dock or launch). (National Park Service)

  Official fields: Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Long Lake State Forest Campground near Goose Lake · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Entry: Michigan Recreation Passport required (Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Accessible features

  Not listed

  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
  • Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Long Lake State Forest Campground near North Lake · Boat ramp (trailer)
  Entry: Michigan Recreation Passport required (Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
  Getting to the water

  Accessible features

  Not listed

  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
  • Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

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