Hemlock Boat Launch gives you public access to the water on Lake Mitchell in Cadillac, MI. From Grand Rapids it's roughly 88 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: Michigan Department of Natural Resources Boat Ramp in Cadillac (2.3 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Cadillac, MI |
| Water | Lake Mitchell |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Hemlock Boat Launch, check closures with Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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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Hemlock Boat Launch is in Cadillac, Michigan. We have no street address for Hemlock Boat Launch, only its exact position on the map.
It gives you access to Lake Mitchell.
Fees for Hemlock Boat Launch are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Hemlock Boat Launch clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Harvey Bridge River Access in Kingsley, about 16 miles away.
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Boat Ramp in Cadillac (2.3 miles), Kenwood Beach Boat Launch in Cadillac (3 miles) and Crooked Lake Boat Launch in Manton (12 miles).
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