44.4715293, -83.3725362

Van Etten Lake State Forest Campground Boat Ramp

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Van Etten Lake State Forest Campground Boat Ramp is a public launch on Van Etten Lake in Iosco County, Michigan , with 1 launch lane.

The nearest community is Oscoda, about 4.1 miles away. The closest larger city is Flint, approximately 102.0 miles away. The site lies within the Van Etten Lake-Pine River watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Good to know: Fall drawdown of dam makes launch unusable

Sourced from Michigan Department of Natural Resources . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since August 25, 2026.

Boat ramps on Van Etten Lake

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

Nearby boat ramps in Iosco County

We currently track 17 public boat ramps in Iosco 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 - 6 trailer spaces and 2 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.

Van Etten Lake State Forest Campground Boat Ramp provides access to Van Etten 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 July 11, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Iosco County, Michigan
Nearby places
Oscoda (4.1 mi)
Au Sable (4.6 mi)
Harrisville (13.3 mi)
Coordinates
44.4715293, -83.3725362 Gaia
Waterbody
Van Etten Lake
Access type
Public
Hours
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Launch lanes
1
Parking
6 trailer, 2 vehicle-only
Piers
1
Restroom
Vault Toilet
Contact
+1 989-362-5041

Amenities

Wheelchair accessible

Current weather

68°F Partly Cloudy

Wind W 9 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 1:57 PM

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