Pinckney State Recreation Area Boat Ramp (West), a public boat ramp on Gosling Lake, is located in Pinckney. The drive from Ann Arbor covers roughly 17 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Pinckney State Recreation Area Boat Ramp (Southwest 2) in Pinckney (1.6 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Pinckney, MI |
| Water | Gosling Lake |
| Park | Pinckney State Recreation Area |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for Pinckney State Recreation Area Boat Ramp (West): Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
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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Pinckney State Recreation Area Boat Ramp (West) is in Pinckney, Michigan. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Pinckney State Recreation Area Boat Ramp (West).
Pinckney State Recreation Area Boat Ramp (West) is on Gosling Lake.
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Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Pinckney State Recreation Area Boat Ramp (West) clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayak Launch in Dexter in Dexter, about 9 miles away.
Pinckney State Recreation Area Boat Ramp (Southwest 2) in Pinckney (1.6 miles), Pinckney State Recreation Area Boat Ramp (Southwest) in Pinckney (1.7 miles) and North Lake Boat Launch in Chelsea (3 miles).
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