44.5963100, -86.0791349

Homestead Dam Boat Ramp

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Homestead Dam Boat Ramp is a public launch on Betsie River in Benzie County, Michigan . We currently track 9 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Benzonia, about 2.0 miles away. The closest larger city is Green Bay, approximately 95.7 miles away.

Good to know: Timber steps.

Sourced from Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since August 22, 2026.

Boat ramps on Betsie River

We currently track 9 public boat ramps on Betsie River , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

Nearby boat ramps in Benzie County

We currently track 33 public boat ramps in Benzie 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 - 25 trailer spaces and 25 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.

Homestead Dam Boat Ramp provides access to Betsie River, one of 9 public launch sites we track on it.

This listing is sourced from Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites 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
Benzie County, Michigan
Nearby places
Benzonia (2.0 mi)
Beulah (2.5 mi)
Honor (5.5 mi)
Coordinates
44.5963100, -86.0791349 Gaia
Waterbody
Betsie River
Access type
Public
Hours
Open at all times
Parking
25 trailer, 25 vehicle-only
Restroom
Vault Toilet
Contact
+1 231-723-7422

Current weather

70°F Mostly Cloudy

Wind NNW 10 mph

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 2:35 PM

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