Intermediate Lake Access, Charlevoix County

Gravel ramp Fee required 🅿 10 spots

Intermediate Lake Access is a gravel boat ramp in Charlevoix County, Michigan, on Intermediate Lake. The site lists 10 parking spaces. A launch or day-use fee applies. Listed amenities: vault toilet, ais signage, accessible parking, accessible restrooms. Listed hours: 04:00-23:00.

Intermediate Lake is in Antrim County and has 682 acres and a maximum depth of 75 feet. Michigan DNR stocking records show 19 stocking events here, most recently in June 2025 (75,940 Walleye).

Launch details

Address: Intermediate Lake Rd, Central Lake, MI 49622
County: Charlevoix County (Lower Peninsula)
Water body: Intermediate Lake
Ramp type: Gravel
Access fee: Fee required
Parking: 10 spaces
Amenities: Vault toilet, AIS signage, Accessible parking, Accessible restrooms
Hours: 04:00-23:00
Phone: 231-582-7523
GPS: 45.132746, -85.123833
Record updated: April 2026

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🌊 Fishing at Intermediate Lake

Michigan DNR stocking records for Intermediate Lake list 19 stocking events across 1 species, from 1979 to 2025. Most often stocked: Walleye. These records show what was stocked, not how many fish survived.

Intermediate Lake fishing page Stocking records Regulations

✅ Before you launch at Intermediate Lake Access

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.
Trailer lane count is not listed. Look at the layout before committing a large boat.
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

Tourist Park 1.7 mi · Paved ramp Webster Bridge 2.5 mi · Carry-in Six Mile Lake 3.8 mi · Paved ramp Dutchman's Bay 4.2 mi · Paved ramp Chestonia Bridge 5.7 mi · Carry-in St. Clair Lake 5.7 mi · Gravel ramp

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

❓ Questions about Intermediate Lake Access

Is there a fee to launch at Intermediate Lake Access?

The DNR data marks Intermediate Lake Access 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 Intermediate Lake Access have?

Intermediate Lake Access is listed with a gravel boat ramp.

How much parking is there at Intermediate Lake Access?

The site lists 10 parking spaces. Popular launches can fill on summer weekends, so arriving early helps.

What amenities does Intermediate Lake Access have?

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

Is Intermediate Lake Access open year-round?

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

What are the GPS coordinates of Intermediate Lake Access?

The listed coordinates are 45.132746, -85.123833. Use the directions buttons on this page to open them in a map app.

Are there other boat launches near Intermediate Lake Access?

Yes. The closest launches in our directory are Tourist Park (1.7 miles away); Webster Bridge (2.5 miles away); Six Mile Lake (3.8 miles away).

🔗 Resources

⚓ All Michigan Launches ⚓ 17 Charlevoix County Launches 📋 Charlevoix County Fishing 🌊 Charlevoix County Lakes 🌊 Intermediate Lake Fishing 🎣 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.