46.9293087, -88.5547227

Otter Lake Dam Boat Ramp

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Otter Lake Dam Boat Ramp is a public launch on Otter River in Houghton County, Michigan , with 1 launch lane.

The nearest community is South Range, about 10.6 miles away. The closest larger city is Green Bay, approximately 168.5 miles away. The site lies within the Otter River watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Good to know: Dam and fish ladder administered by Houghton County

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 Otter River

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

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 - 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.

Otter Lake Dam Boat Ramp provides access to Otter River.

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
Houghton County, Michigan
Nearby places
South Range (10.6 mi)
Baraga (10.9 mi)
Zeba (11.0 mi)
Coordinates
46.9293087, -88.5547227 Gaia
Waterbody
Otter River
Access type
Public
Hours
Open at all times
Launch lanes
1
Parking
4 trailer, 4 vehicle-only
Restroom
Vault Toilet
Contact
+1 906-353-6558

Current weather

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Wind N 0 mph

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 2:34 PM

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