Boat Ramps Nearby
Illustration Life jackets
The life jacket rule for every paddler
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesBoat ramps in West Branch, MI
We list 4 public boat ramps and launches in West Branch. Another 18 are within 25 miles.
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More boat ramps around West Branch
- 4.1 mi George Lake Boat Launch Skidway Lake Boat ramp
- 4.6 mi Rifle Lake Boat Launch Sand Lake Boat ramp
- 7 mi Sage Lake Boat Launch Sand Lake Boat ramp
- 7.6 mi Au Sauble Lake Boat Launch Sand Lake Boat ramp
- 9.7 mi Hardwood Lake Boat Launch Skidway Lake Boat ramp
- 9.8 mi Long Lake Boat Launch Skidway Lake Boat ramp
- 11 mi Long Lake Boat Launch Sand Lake Boat ramp
- 12 mi Elbow Lake Boat Launch Skidway Lake Boat ramp
- 19 mi Richfiled Township Park and Boat Launch Boat Ramp Saint Helen Boat ramp
- 19 mi Richfiled Township Park and Boat Launch Canoe Launch Saint Helen Kayak launch
West Branch boat access in numbers
| Boat ramps | 4 |
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Water you can reach from here: Devoe Lake, Grousehaven Lake, Lodge Lake, Peach 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.
For closures and rules check Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Helpful before you go: launching a boat, ramp etiquette and launch fees.
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Illustration Ramp etiquette
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 West Branch: questions and answers
Where can you launch a boat in West Branch, MI?
We list 4 launches in West Branch, including Devoe Lake Boat Launch, Grousehaven Lake Boat Launch and Lodge Lake Boat Launch. Another 18 are within 25 miles.
Where is the nearest kayak launch to West Branch?
Richfiled Township Park and Boat Launch Canoe Launch in Saint Helen, about 19 miles away. You can also put in at the side of most boat ramps.
What water can you reach from the ramps in West Branch?
The launches in West Branch give access to Devoe Lake, Grousehaven Lake, Lodge Lake and Peach Lake.
Do I have to pull the drain plug after boating in West Branch?
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.
Did a launch close, or is one missing? Tell us and we'll add it.