Ames Boat Launch

📍 St. Clair County, Michigan

📍 Location and directions

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✅ Before you launch at Ames

  • 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

Snooks 2.2 mi · Paved ramp North Channel 2.8 mi · Paved ramp Deckers Landing 3.6 mi · Paved ramp Fair Haven 5.5 mi · Paved ramp Algonac State Park 5.6 mi · Gravel ramp Marine City 8.9 mi · Paved ramp

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

❓ Questions about Ames

Is there a fee to launch at Ames?

The DNR data marks Ames 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 Ames have?

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

How much parking is there at Ames?

The site lists 18 parking spaces. Popular launches can fill on summer weekends, so arriving early helps.

What amenities does Ames have?

Listed amenities are: vault toilet.

Is Ames open year-round?

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

What are the GPS coordinates of Ames?

The listed coordinates are 42.597768, -82.600293. Use the directions buttons on this page to open them in a map app.

Are there other boat launches near Ames?

Yes. The closest launches in our directory are Snooks (2.2 miles away); North Channel (2.8 miles away); Deckers Landing (3.6 miles away).

🔗 Resources

⚓ All Michigan Launches ⚓ 8 St. Clair County Launches 📋 St. Clair County Fishing 🌊 St. Clair County Lakes 🎣 MDNR Sport Fishing