Heart Lake Boat Launch

📍 Otsego County, Michigan

📍 Location and directions

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✅ Before you launch at Heart 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

Big Bradford Lake on Big Bradford Lake 2.2 mi · Gravel ramp Horseshoe Lake on Horseshoe Lake 2.5 mi · Gravel ramp Otsego Lake State Park on Otsego Lake 2.8 mi · Paved ramp Bluegill Lake 3.0 mi · Gravel ramp Section One Lake on Section One Lake 4.3 mi · Gravel ramp Guthrie Lake 4.6 mi · Gravel ramp

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

❓ Questions about Heart Lake

Is there a fee to launch at Heart Lake?

The DNR data marks Heart 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 Heart Lake have?

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

How much parking is there at Heart Lake?

The site lists 6 parking spaces. Popular launches can fill on summer weekends, so arriving early helps.

What amenities does Heart Lake have?

Listed amenities are: vault toilet, ais signage.

Is Heart 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 Heart Lake?

The listed coordinates are 44.889071, -84.691102. Use the directions buttons on this page to open them in a map app.

Are there other boat launches near Heart Lake?

Yes. The closest launches in our directory are Big Bradford Lake (2.2 miles away); Horseshoe Lake (2.5 miles away); Otsego Lake State Park (2.8 miles away).

🔗 Resources

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