44.9432993, -85.3787630

Birch Lake Boat Ramp

Fee not yet verified Reported open Public access Updated Sep 7, 2026
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Birch Lake Boat Ramp is a public launch on Birch Lake in Antrim County, Michigan , with 1 launch lane.

The nearest community is Elk Rapids, about 3.8 miles away. The closest larger city is Grand Rapids, approximately 137.6 miles away. The site lies within the Birch Lake-Frontal Grand Traverse Bay watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Good to know: Federal Dingell Johnson acquisition grant dated 1959 for $5,000 (parcel 334636)

Sourced from Michigan Department of Natural Resources . See the freshness details in the sidebar.

Boat ramps on Birch Lake

Birch Lake Boat Ramp is currently the only public boat ramp we track on Birch Lake . If you know of another public launch nearby, let us know.

Nearby boat ramps in Antrim County

We currently track 35 public boat ramps in Antrim 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 - 4 trailer spaces and 4 vehicle-only spaces 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.

Birch Lake Boat Ramp provides access to Birch Lake.

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 September 7, 2026. The page content itself was last updated on September 7, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Antrim County, Michigan
Nearby places
Elk Rapids (3.8 mi)
Alden (6.6 mi)
Bellaire (8.6 mi)
Coordinates
44.9432993, -85.3787630 Gaia
Waterbody
Birch Lake
Access type
Public
Hours
4:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Launch lanes
1
Parking
4 trailer, 4 vehicle-only
Restroom
Vault Toilet
Contact
+1 231-922-5270

Amenities

Wheelchair accessible

Current weather

60°F Clear

Wind SSW 3 mph

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Last updated Oct 12, 2026 at 6:54 AM

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Last checked against source
September 7, 2026
Page content updated
September 7, 2026
Listed on Boat Ramp US since
August 21, 2026