44.3933401, -84.0383329

The Ranch Boat Ramp

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The Ranch Boat Ramp is a public launch on Rifle River in Ogemaw County, Michigan . We currently track 9 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Lupton, about 2.7 miles away. The closest larger city is Flint, approximately 97.0 miles away.

Sourced from Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since August 28, 2026.

Boat ramps on Rifle River

We currently track 9 public boat ramps on Rifle River , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

Nearby boat ramps in Ogemaw County

We currently track 27 public boat ramps in Ogemaw 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 - 2 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.

The Ranch Boat Ramp provides access to Rifle River, one of 9 public launch sites we track on it.

This listing is sourced from Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites 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
Ogemaw County, Michigan
Nearby places
Lupton (2.7 mi)
Rose City (4.3 mi)
West Branch (12.8 mi)
Coordinates
44.3933401, -84.0383329 Gaia
Waterbody
Rifle River
Access type
Public
Hours
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Parking
2 trailer, 4 vehicle-only
Restroom
No Toilet
Contact
+1 989-473-2258

Current weather

70°F Mostly Cloudy

Wind N 0 mph

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026 at 11:08 PM

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