You'll find Stearns Park Boat Ramp on Pere Marquette Lake in Ludington. It's a public boat ramp. The drive from Grand Rapids covers roughly 79 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Copeyon Park Boat Ramp in Ludington (1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Ludington, MI |
| Water | Pere Marquette Lake |
| Park | Stearns Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for Stearns Park Boat Ramp: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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 checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Stearns Park Boat Ramp is in Ludington, Michigan. We have no street address for Stearns Park Boat Ramp, only its exact position on the map.
Pere Marquette Lake, in Ludington.
Our data does not say whether Stearns Park Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Stearns Park Boat Ramp clear for trailers.
Copeyon Park Boat Ramp in Ludington (1 mile), Hackert Lake Boat Launch in Scottville (6.8 miles) and Hamlin Lake Boat Landing in Ludington (10 miles).
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