Nine Mile Point Boat Launch, Charlevoix County

Carry-in only Fee required 🅿 8 spots

Nine Mile Point is a carry-in access site with no built ramp in Charlevoix County, Michigan, on the Great Lakes. The site lists 8 parking spaces. A launch or day-use fee applies. Listed amenities: ais signage. Listed hours: Open at all times.

Launch details

County: Charlevoix County (Lower Peninsula)
Water body type: Great Lakes
Ramp type: None (carry-in only)
Access fee: Fee required
Parking: 8 spaces
Amenities: AIS signage
Hours: Open at all times
Phone: 231-582-7523
GPS: 45.364739, -85.170401
Record updated: June 2026

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✅ Before you launch at Nine Mile Point

This site is listed as a fee site. Bring a way to pay and check posted pay-station instructions.
There is no built ramp. Plan to carry a kayak, canoe or car-top boat to the water.
Great Lakes conditions can change quickly. Check the marine forecast and wind direction before you launch.
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

Susan Lake on Susan Lake 2.5 mi · Gravel ramp Camp Sea-Gull Park 5.5 mi · Paved ramp Ferry Beach 5.7 mi · Paved ramp Ironton 7.4 mi · Paved ramp Adams Lake 7.8 mi · Gravel ramp Nowland Lake 8.9 mi · Paved ramp

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

❓ Questions about Nine Mile Point

Is there a fee to launch at Nine Mile Point?

The DNR data marks Nine Mile Point 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 Nine Mile Point have?

Nine Mile Point is listed as a carry-in site with no built ramp, so it suits kayaks, canoes and car-top boats rather than trailers.

How much parking is there at Nine Mile Point?

The site lists 8 parking spaces. Popular launches can fill on summer weekends, so arriving early helps.

What amenities does Nine Mile Point have?

Listed amenities are: ais signage.

Is Nine Mile Point open year-round?

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

What are the GPS coordinates of Nine Mile Point?

The listed coordinates are 45.364739, -85.170401. Use the directions buttons on this page to open them in a map app.

Are there other boat launches near Nine Mile Point?

Yes. The closest launches in our directory are Susan Lake (2.5 miles away); Camp Sea-Gull Park (5.5 miles away); Ferry Beach (5.7 miles away).

🔗 Resources

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

⚠ Ramp Conditions

Details come from Michigan DNR boating access data and can change. Always check current conditions before trailering. Ramp access can change due to weather, water levels, or maintenance.