De Cheau Lake Boat Launch

📍 Montmorency County, Michigan

📍 Location and directions

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✅ Before you launch at De Cheau 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

Lake Fifteen 3.2 mi · Dirt ramp Crooked Creek Pond 3.6 mi · Gravel ramp Crooked Lake 3.9 mi · Paved ramp Clear Lake State Park Day Use on Clear Lake 6.5 mi · Paved ramp Avery Lake State Forest Campground 6.9 mi · Paved ramp Clear Lake State Park on Clear Lake 6.9 mi · Paved ramp

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

❓ Questions about De Cheau Lake

Is there a fee to launch at De Cheau Lake?

The DNR data marks De Cheau 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 De Cheau Lake have?

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

How much parking is there at De Cheau Lake?

The site lists 2 parking spaces. Popular launches can fill on summer weekends, so arriving early helps.

What amenities does De Cheau Lake have?

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

Is De Cheau Lake open year-round?

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

What are the GPS coordinates of De Cheau Lake?

The listed coordinates are 45.030070, -84.184297. Use the directions buttons on this page to open them in a map app.

Are there other boat launches near De Cheau Lake?

Yes. The closest launches in our directory are Lake Fifteen (3.2 miles away); Crooked Creek Pond (3.6 miles away); Crooked Lake (3.9 miles away).

🔗 Resources

⚓ All Michigan Launches ⚓ 14 Montmorency County Launches 📋 Montmorency County Fishing 🌊 Montmorency County Lakes 🎣 MDNR Sport Fishing