Crooked Lake Public Boat Access is a public boat ramp in Petoskey, MI. Michigan DNR - Petoskey State Park manages it. Using Crooked Lake Public Boat Access costs a fee. Michigan Recreation Passport required. If it's full, Lake Street Public Access in Indian River is 1.5 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Petoskey, MI |
| Water | Crooked Lake |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | yes, a fee is charged |
| Managed by | Michigan DNR - Petoskey State Park |
State agency for boat ramps around Petoskey: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Crooked Lake Public Boat Access is one of 3 public launches on Crooked Lake. Crooked Lake overview
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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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Crooked Lake Public Boat Access is in Petoskey, Michigan. We only have the map location of Crooked Lake Public Boat Access from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
Crooked Lake, in Petoskey.
There is a fee. We don't list amounts because they change often. Check the pay station or Michigan DNR - Petoskey State Park for current rates.
Paddlers can usually use Crooked Lake Public Boat Access. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayak Launch in Indian River in Indian River, about 3.1 miles away.
Michigan DNR - Petoskey State Park runs Crooked Lake Public Boat Access. Ask them about fees and closures.
Lake Street Public Access in Indian River (1.5 miles), Channel Road Park Boat Ramp in Petoskey (1.5 miles) and Sanctuary Park Boat Ramp in Indian River (2 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby