47.1332669, -88.6213822

Hancock Recreation Area Boat Ramp

Fee not yet verified Reported open Public access
View more boat ramps near me

Hancock Recreation Area Boat Ramp is a public launch on Portage Lake Ship Canal in Houghton County, Michigan , with 2 launch lanes. We currently track 2 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Hancock, about 2.0 miles away. The site lies within the Portage Lake-Portage River watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Good to know: $3 daily fee and $30 annual fee; Ramp deep at end but has gradual slope; 1 porta potty; Old cast aluminum GIA sign plaque present

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

Boat ramps on Portage Lake Ship Canal

We currently track 2 public boat ramps on Portage Lake Ship Canal , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

Nearby boat ramps in Houghton County

We currently track 28 public boat ramps in Houghton 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 - 19 trailer 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.

Hancock Recreation Area Boat Ramp provides access to Portage Lake Ship Canal, one of 2 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 September 7, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Houghton County, Michigan
Nearby places
Hancock (2.0 mi)
Atlantic Mine (2.5 mi)
Houghton (2.6 mi)
Coordinates
47.1332669, -88.6213822 Gaia
Waterbody
Portage Lake Ship Canal
Access type
Public
Launch lanes
2
Parking
19 trailer
Piers
1
Restroom
Other Toilet
Contact
+1 906-482-2720

Current weather

52°F Clear

Wind ENE 3 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Oct 12, 2026 at 6:49 AM

Official ramp page
Google Maps Apple Maps
Open in Gaia GPS Report incorrect info

Data freshness

How current this listing is, and how it's been maintained.

Last checked against source
September 7, 2026
Listed on Boat Ramp US since
August 24, 2026