Boat Ramps NearbyOxbow Landing
Oxbow Landing is a public boat ramp in Wakefield, MI. If it's full, Little Oxbow Lake Boat Launch in Wakefield is 1.6 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Wakefield, MI |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before you launch at Oxbow Landing
- Lines, fenders and plug: sort them out in the lot, then roll down to Oxbow Landing ready to go.
- Set the parking brake before anyone steps out, even if the ramp at Oxbow Landing looks flat.
- Take the boat out at Oxbow Landing with the winch strap, not by driving it onto the trailer.
- Before leaving a Michigan launch, pull every drain plug, drain bilge and livewell and remove weeds from the trailer. It is required by state law.
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Bestseller Attwood 7524A7 snap-handle drain plug The forgotten drain plug is the classic ramp mistake. A spare in the glove box saves the day. View on Amazon -
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Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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Illustration Loading the boat
Why rangers hate power loading
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
Never forget the drain plug again
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklistReviews
Launched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
About Oxbow Landing
What is the address of Oxbow Landing?
Oxbow Landing is in Wakefield, Michigan. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Oxbow Landing itself.
Does it cost money to launch at Oxbow Landing?
Fees for Oxbow Landing are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Can paddlers use Oxbow Landing?
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is McDonald Lake Boat Launch in Bessemer, about 19 miles away.
Where else can you launch near Oxbow Landing?
Little Oxbow Lake Boat Launch in Wakefield (1.6 miles), Ormes Lake Boat Launch in Wakefield (2.3 miles) and Moosehead Lake Boat Launch in Wakefield (3.3 miles).
Other launches near Wakefield
- Little Oxbow Lake Boat Launch Wakefield, 1.6 mi
- Ormes Lake Boat Launch Wakefield, 2.3 mi
- Moosehead Lake Boat Launch Wakefield, 3.3 mi
- Dawn Lake Boat Launch Wakefield, 3.4 mi