Pickerel Lake State Forest Campground Boat Launch

📍 Otsego County, Michigan

📍 Location and directions

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✅ Before you launch at Pickerel Lake State Forest Campground

  • 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

Trowbridge Road 4.4 mi · Carry-in Cornwall Creek Flooding 6.1 mi · Carry-in Silver Lake 8.7 mi · Paved ramp Town Corner Lake State Forest Campground on Town Corner Lake 8.8 mi · Carry-in Big Lake 12.0 mi · Paved ramp Thumb Lake 12.4 mi · Paved ramp

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

❓ Questions about Pickerel Lake State Forest Campground

Is there a fee to launch at Pickerel Lake State Forest Campground?

The DNR data marks Pickerel Lake State Forest Campground 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 Pickerel Lake State Forest Campground have?

Pickerel Lake State Forest Campground is listed with a gravel boat ramp. It lists 1 trailer lane.

How much parking is there at Pickerel Lake State Forest Campground?

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

Is Pickerel Lake State Forest Campground open year-round?

Listed hours are: Open at all times. Seasonal closures can still apply, so confirm locally.

What are the GPS coordinates of Pickerel Lake State Forest Campground?

The listed coordinates are 45.176938, -84.519788. Use the directions buttons on this page to open them in a map app.

Are there other boat launches near Pickerel Lake State Forest Campground?

Yes. The closest launches in our directory are Trowbridge Road (4.4 miles away); Cornwall Creek Flooding (6.1 miles away); Silver Lake (8.7 miles away).

🔗 Resources

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