46.2767170, -87.0983471

West Branch Whitefish River Boat Ramp

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West Branch Whitefish River Boat Ramp is a public launch on West Branch Whitefish River in Alger County, Michigan , with 1 launch lane. We currently track 3 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Chatham, about 9.5 miles away. The closest larger city is Green Bay, approximately 129.4 miles away. The site lies within the Sucker Creek-West Branch Whitefish River watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Good to know: Old vault toilet unsafe for use - needs to be demolished - 9-10-23 DG

Sourced from Michigan Department of Natural Resources . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since August 21, 2026.

Boat ramps on West Branch Whitefish River

We currently track 3 public boat ramps on West Branch Whitefish River , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

Nearby boat ramps in Alger County

We currently track 16 public boat ramps in Alger County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

Frequently asked questions

We haven't confirmed the current launch fee with the managing agency yet - check the fee badge at the top of this page, which updates as soon as we do.

Yes - 1 trailer space and 1 vehicle-only space are recorded for this site.

This ramp's access type isn't specifically flagged for hand-launched craft, but a trailer ramp can generally be used to launch a kayak or canoe by hand as well.

West Branch Whitefish River Boat Ramp provides access to West Branch Whitefish River, one of 3 public launch sites we track on it.

This listing is sourced from Michigan Department of Natural Resources records - see the official page for the managing agency's own information.

This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Alger County, Michigan
Nearby places
Chatham (9.5 mi)
K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base (13.3 mi)
Gwinn (16.4 mi)
Coordinates
46.2767170, -87.0983471 Gaia
Waterbody
West Branch Whitefish River
Access type
Public
Hours
Open at all times
Launch lanes
1
Parking
1 trailer, 1 vehicle-only
Restroom
No Toilet
Contact
+1 906-339-4461

Current weather

61°F Clear

Wind N 14 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 3:06 PM

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