42.5082338, -83.8367137

Appleton Lake Boat Ramp

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Appleton Lake Boat Ramp is a public launch on Appleton Lake in Livingston County, Michigan , with 1 launch lane.

The nearest community is Brighton, about 3.2 miles away. The closest larger city is Ann Arbor, approximately 16.7 miles away. The site lies within the South Ore Creek watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Good to know: Significant drop in elevation from parking area to launch; Federal Pittman Robertson acquisition grant purchase dated 3/15/1947 with no funding amount found (parcels 163992, 163994, 164009, 164012)

Sourced from Michigan Department of Natural Resources . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since August 26, 2026.

Boat ramps on Appleton Lake

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

Nearby boat ramps in Livingston County

We currently track 18 public boat ramps in Livingston 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 - 10 trailer spaces and 5 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.

Appleton Lake Boat Ramp provides access to Appleton 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
Livingston County, Michigan
Nearby places
Brighton (3.2 mi)
Whitmore Lake (6.6 mi)
Pinckney (6.7 mi)
Coordinates
42.5082338, -83.8367137 Gaia
Waterbody
Appleton Lake
Access type
Public
Hours
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Launch lanes
1
Parking
10 trailer, 5 vehicle-only
Restroom
Vault Toilet
Contact
+1 810-229-6566

Amenities

Wheelchair accessible

Current weather

68°F Mostly Clear

Wind NNW 7 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 2:32 PM

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