Boat Ramps Nearby
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Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Clare, MI
We list 2 public boat ramps and launches in Clare. Another 24 are within 25 miles.
More boat ramps around Clare
- 8.6 mi Littlefield Lake Boat Launch Lake Isabella Boat ramp
- 12 mi Pickens Fields Kayak Launch Mount Pleasant Kayak launchFree
- 12 mi Nelson Park Kayak Launch Mount Pleasant Kayak launchFree
- 12 mi Mill Pond Park Kayak Launch Mount Pleasant Kayak launchFree
- 13 mi Chipp-A-Water Park Kayak Launch Mount Pleasant Kayak launchFree
- 14 mi Deerfield Nature Park Kayak Launch (West 2) Mount Pleasant Kayak launch
- 14 mi Meridian County Park Boat Ramp Mount Pleasant Boat ramp
- 14 mi Meridian County Park Kayak Launch Mount Pleasant Kayak launchFree
- 16 mi Deerfield Nature Park Kayak Launch (West) Mount Pleasant Kayak launch
- 16 mi Ross Lake Boat Launch (Northwest) Beaverton Boat ramp
Launching in Clare at a glance
| Boat ramps | 2 |
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Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: West Pond, Stevenson 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.
State agency for public boat access: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
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Life jacket rulesBoat ramps in Clare: questions and answers
How many boat launches are in Clare, MI?
We list 2 launches in Clare, including Herrick Recreation Area Boat Ramp and Stevenson Lake Boat Launch. Another 24 are within 25 miles.
Where is the nearest kayak launch to Clare?
Pickens Fields Kayak Launch in Mount Pleasant, about 12 miles away. You can also put in at the side of most boat ramps.
What water can you reach from the ramps in Clare?
The launches in Clare give access to West Pond and Stevenson Lake.
Do I have to pull the drain plug after boating in Clare?
Michigan law says drain plugs out, water drained and plants removed before you trailer away, or risk a fine of up to $100.
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