Boat Ramps Nearby
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12 rules regulars expect you to know
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Lake Orion, MI
There are 9 places to launch a boat in Lake Orion. Another 70 are within 25 miles.
Search the map around Lake Orion Kayak & canoe launches in Lake Orion
More boat ramps around Lake Orion
- 1.1 mi Prince Lake Boat Launch Oxford Boat ramp
- 5.5 mi Stony Lake Township Park Boat Ramp Oxford Boat ramp
- 8.7 mi Eagle's Landing CRWT access Rochester Kayak launchFree
- 8.7 mi Eagle's Landing Kayak & Canoe Launch Site Rochester Kayak launchFree
- 9.3 mi Independence Oaks County Park Boat Ramp Clarkston Boat ramp
- 9.4 mi Pontiac Oaks Boat Ramp Pontiac Boat ramp
- 9.6 mi Clinton River Oaks Park Kayak Launch Rochester Kayak launch
- 9.6 mi Yates Park CRWT access Rochester Kayak launchFree
- 9.7 mi Lake Oakland Boating Access Waterford Kayak launch
- 11 mi Loon Lake Boating Access Waterford Boat ramp
Launching in Lake Orion at a glance
| Boat ramps | 7 |
|---|---|
| Kayak and canoe launches | 2 |
Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Buhl Lake, Lake Orion, Chamberlain Lake, Heart Lake, Lakeville Lake, Lower Trout Lake, Round Lake, East Graham 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.
For a day on the water near Lake Orion: launching a boat, ramp etiquette and launch fees.
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Life jacket rulesBoat ramps in Lake Orion: questions and answers
How many boat launches are in Lake Orion, MI?
We list 9 launches in Lake Orion, including Addison Oaks County Park Boat Ramp, Bald Mountain State Recreation Area Boat Ramp (West) and Bald Mountain State Recreation Area Boat Ramp (Downtown). Another 70 are within 25 miles.
Are there kayak launches in Lake Orion?
Heart Lake Canoe Launch and Shoe Lake Boat Launch work for kayaks and canoes.
Which lakes and rivers can you launch on in Lake Orion?
The launches in Lake Orion give access to Buhl Lake, Lake Orion, Chamberlain Lake, Heart Lake, Lakeville Lake and Lower Trout Lake and 3 more.
Do I have to pull the drain plug after boating in Lake Orion?
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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