Josephine Ford Park/Harbor Springs Boat Ramp

Josephine Ford Park/Harbor Springs Boat Ramp is a public launch on Lake Michigan in Emmet County, Michigan , with 2 launch lanes. We currently track 9 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Harbor Springs, about 0.5 miles away. The closest larger city is Grand Rapids, approximately 173.8 miles away. The site lies within the Fivemile Creek-Frontal Lake Michigan watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Good to know: $5 daily fee; Posted no parking 2am-4am; Skid pier in good condition but gap over hinge so not accessible; Staging pier also present with dinghys tied up; 1 building with multiple restrooms inside

Sourced from Michigan Department of Natural Resources . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since August 24, 2026.

Boat ramps on Lake Michigan

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

• Lake Michigan Shores Roadside Park 10 mi away
• Cross Village Boat Ramp 15 mi away
• Cross Village Boat Ramp 15 mi away
• Wilderness State Park 22 mi away
• Leland Township Harbor 47 mi away
• Sayler Park Boat Ramp 48 mi away
• Sayler Park Boat Ramp 48 mi away
• Naubinway Marina 51 mi away

Nearby boat ramps in Emmet County

We currently track 15 public boat ramps in Emmet County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

• Petoskey City Marina Lake Michigan - LIttle Traverse Bay 3.8 mi away
• Bay Harbor Lake Marina Lake Michigan - Little Traverse Bay 4.7 mi away
• Round Lake Round Lake 4.7 mi away
• Jones Landing Park Boat Ramp Walloon Lake 8.6 mi away
• Jones Landing Park Boat Ramp Walloon Lake 8.6 mi away
• Crooked Lake Crooked Lake 9 mi away

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