44.0337057, -86.4917512

Hamlin Lake Boat Ramp

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Hamlin Lake Boat Ramp is a public launch on Big Sable River in Mason County, Michigan , with 2 launch lanes. We currently track 3 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Ludington, about 5.8 miles away. The closest larger city is Green Bay, approximately 82.7 miles away. The site lies within the Hamlin Lake-Big Sable River watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Good to know: Accessible kayak launch installed in 2021; Canoe and kayak racks on-site

Sourced from Michigan Department of Natural Resources . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since August 27, 2026.

Boat ramps on Big Sable River

We currently track 3 public boat ramps on Big Sable River , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

Nearby boat ramps in Mason County

We currently track 19 public boat ramps in Mason 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 - 44 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.

Hamlin Lake Boat Ramp provides access to Big Sable River, one of 3 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 July 11, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Mason County, Michigan
Nearby places
Ludington (5.8 mi)
Scottville (11.9 mi)
Free Soil (14.6 mi)
Coordinates
44.0337057, -86.4917512 Gaia
Waterbody
Big Sable River
Access type
Public
Hours
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Launch lanes
2
Parking
44 trailer, 2 vehicle-only
Piers
2
Restroom
Vault Toilet
Contact
+1 231-843-2423

Amenities

Wheelchair accessible

Current weather

70°F Mostly Cloudy

Wind NNW 8 mph

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

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