Surrounded by three beautiful freshwater lakes, it's time to get out on the water and explore area waterways. Whether you're a paddler, fisherman, or motor boat enthusiast, area boat launches can help get you where you want to go. 

Lake Charlevoix

• City launch- ramps and ample parking next to Ferry Beach at the end of Stover Rd. off M-66
• Michigan Department of Natural Resources launch- Ironton launch off of M-66

Lake Michigan

• Michigan Department of Natural Resources launch- just north of A.L.P. Lighting Components on US-31
• Charlevoix Township launch for small boats- at the end of Lake Shore Drive near St. Mary's Cement Company