Heron Lake Boat Launch

📍 Oakland County, Michigan

📍 Location and directions

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✅ Before you launch at Heron Lake

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

Wildwood-Valley Lakes 0.8 mi · Paved ramp Crotched Lake on Crotched Lake 3.6 mi · Paved ramp Big Lake 6.1 mi · Paved ramp Algoe Lake on Algoe Lake 6.5 mi · Gravel ramp Dickinson Lake on Dickinson Lake 7.0 mi · Paved ramp Big Seven Lake on Big Seven Lake 7.6 mi · Paved ramp

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

❓ Questions about Heron Lake

Is there a fee to launch at Heron Lake?

The DNR data marks Heron 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 Heron Lake have?

Heron Lake is listed with a paved boat ramp. It lists 1 trailer lane.

How much parking is there at Heron Lake?

The site lists 35 parking spaces. Popular launches can fill on summer weekends, so arriving early helps.

What amenities does Heron Lake have?

Listed amenities are: vault toilet, boating pier, fishing pier, accessible pier.

Is Heron Lake open year-round?

Listed hours are: 08:00-22:00. Seasonal closures can still apply, so confirm locally.

What are the GPS coordinates of Heron Lake?

The listed coordinates are 42.811963, -83.528270. Use the directions buttons on this page to open them in a map app.

Are there other boat launches near Heron Lake?

Yes. The closest launches in our directory are Wildwood-Valley Lakes (0.8 miles away); Crotched Lake (3.6 miles away); Big Lake (6.1 miles away).

🔗 Resources

⚓ All Michigan Launches ⚓ 37 Oakland County Launches 📋 Oakland County Fishing 🌊 Oakland County Lakes 🎣 MDNR Sport Fishing