Brighton State Recreation Area Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Bishop Lake, is located in Brighton. From Ann Arbor it's roughly 16 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is Chilson Pond Day Use Area Boat Ramp in Brighton, about 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Brighton, MI |
| Water | Bishop Lake |
| Park | Brighton State Recreation Area |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Brighton: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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 checklistStill waiting for the first review of this launch.
Brighton State Recreation Area Boat Ramp is in Brighton, Michigan. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Brighton State Recreation Area Boat Ramp.
It gives you access to Bishop Lake.
We have no fee details for Brighton State Recreation Area Boat Ramp, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Paddlers can usually use Brighton State Recreation Area Boat Ramp. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Boating Access in Brighton, about 1 mile away.
Chilson Pond Day Use Area Boat Ramp in Brighton (1 mile), Boating Access in Brighton (1 mile) and Brighton Lake Boat Ramp in Brighton (2.2 miles).
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