Wilderness State Park Boat Launch

📍 Emmet County, Michigan

📍 Location and directions

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✅ Before you launch at Wilderness State Park

  • This site is listed as a fee site. Bring a way to pay and check posted pay-station instructions.
  • 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

O'Neal Lake 2.5 mi · Gravel ramp Paradise Lake 7.3 mi · Paved ramp Mackinaw City Municipal Marina 9.2 mi · Paved ramp Straits State Harbor 9.2 mi · Paved ramp Cross Village 9.5 mi · Gravel ramp St. Ignace 12.5 mi · Paved ramp

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

❓ Questions about Wilderness State Park

Is there a fee to launch at Wilderness State Park?

The DNR data marks Wilderness State Park 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 Wilderness State Park have?

Wilderness State Park is listed with a paved boat ramp. It lists 1 trailer lane.

How much parking is there at Wilderness State Park?

The site lists 18 parking spaces. Popular launches can fill on summer weekends, so arriving early helps.

What amenities does Wilderness State Park have?

Listed amenities are: vault toilet, boating pier, ais signage, accessible parking, accessible restrooms.

Is Wilderness State Park open year-round?

Listed hours are: 04:00-23:00. Seasonal closures can still apply, so confirm locally.

What are the GPS coordinates of Wilderness State Park?

The listed coordinates are 45.748097, -84.908547. Use the directions buttons on this page to open them in a map app.

Are there other boat launches near Wilderness State Park?

Yes. The closest launches in our directory are O'Neal Lake (2.5 miles away); Paradise Lake (7.3 miles away); Mackinaw City Municipal Marina (9.2 miles away).

🔗 Resources

⚓ All Michigan Launches ⚓ 10 Emmet County Launches 📋 Emmet County Fishing 🌊 Emmet County Lakes 🎣 MDNR Sport Fishing