Davis Lake Boat Launch

📍 Benzie County, Michigan

📍 Location and directions

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✅ Before you launch at Davis Lake

  • This site is listed as a fee site. Bring a way to pay and check posted pay-station instructions.
  • The ramp surface is gravel. Traction can change after rain and with water level, so look at the ramp before backing a trailer down.
  • Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before and after launching to help stop aquatic invasive species. Check the Michigan DNR for current rules.
  • Motorized boats need a valid Michigan watercraft registration.
  • Ramp access can change with weather, water levels and maintenance. Contact the managing agency for current status.

🧭 Nearby boat launches

Stevens Lake 1.3 mi · Paved ramp Herendeene Lake 2.4 mi · Gravel ramp Brooks Lake 2.6 mi · Gravel ramp Armstrong Lake 2.7 mi · Gravel ramp Cedar Lake 3.7 mi · Gravel ramp Garey Lake State Forest Campground 3.8 mi · Gravel ramp

Distances are straight-line miles between listed coordinates, not driving distance.

❓ Questions about Davis Lake

Is there a fee to launch at Davis Lake?

The DNR data marks Davis Lake as a fee site but does not list the amount. Confirm the current fee on site or with the managing agency.

What kind of ramp does Davis Lake have?

Davis Lake is listed with a gravel boat ramp. It lists 1 trailer lane.

How much parking is there at Davis Lake?

The site lists 4 parking spaces. Popular launches can fill on summer weekends, so arriving early helps.

Is Davis Lake open year-round?

Listed hours are: Open at all times. Seasonal closures can still apply, so confirm locally.

What are the GPS coordinates of Davis Lake?

The listed coordinates are 44.775520, -85.860263. Use the directions buttons on this page to open them in a map app.

Are there other boat launches near Davis Lake?

Yes. The closest launches in our directory are Stevens Lake (1.3 miles away); Herendeene Lake (2.4 miles away); Brooks Lake (2.6 miles away).

🔗 Resources

⚓ All Michigan Launches ⚓ 17 Benzie County Launches 📋 Benzie County Fishing 🌊 Benzie County Lakes 🎣 MDNR Sport Fishing