Craft & Seasonality
✓
Motorboat ✗
Kayak / Canoe ✓
Jet Ski / PWC ✗
Large 22ft+ ✗
Winter Access Site Details
Conditions change rapidly due to water levels, prop wash, and weather. Always visually inspect before backing down.
RampGravel, 1 lane
Trailer Parking3 spots · gravel
Vehicle-Only3 spots
Plan B — if this lot is full Torch River Bridge (south, 2 lanes, 31 spots)
Eastport (north, 35 spots)
Eastport (north, 35 spots)
FeeNo fee
Hours5 AM – 2 AM
SeasonYear-round (no gate)
AccessibilityNot accessible — no accessible pier, parking, pedestrian routes, or restrooms
Not Available Fish cleaning · Fishing pier · Restrooms · Pier
Scout's Notes
Ramp Quirks & Etiquette
What to Expect
Bare-minimum access point. Gravel ramp, no dock, no restrooms, no facilities of any kind — just a road-end launch with riprap edging and a small gravel lot. If you're looking for facilities, this isn't it. If you're looking for free, ungated mid-lake access without the circus at the south end, this is your spot.
Finding It
This site doesn't appear on Google Maps as a boat launch. Use GPS coordinates or navigate to the end of Waring Road on the west shore. The sign is roadside but easy to miss.
Why Here
Mid-lake location on the west shore, roughly halfway between Eastport and Torch River Bridge. Free, no Recreation Passport required, and you'll likely have the place to yourself. Best for smaller boats and experienced launchers comfortable without a dock.
Sources: Michigan Water Trails, DNR GIS data, aerial site analysis
About This Lake
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