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Wiggins Lake Boat Launch

Wiggins Lake · Gladwin County, Michigan
Last verified: March 14, 2026
1 laneUnimproved ramp
18 spotsTrailer parking
4a–11pHours
Directions
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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.
RampUnimproved, 1 lane
Dock1 boating pier · ADA
Trailer Parking18 spots · gravel
FeeMI Recreation Passport (annual, on vehicle registration)
Hours4 AM – 11 PM
RestroomsVault toilet (1)
PierYes
AccessibilityAccessible pier
Not Available Fish cleaning · Fishing pier
Scout's Notes
Ramp Quirks & Etiquette
Parking Fills Fast
Only 18 trailer spots, and on summer weekends they go quick. If you're not there by 8 AM on a Saturday, you might be parking on the shoulder. Weekdays are a completely different story — you'll practically have the lot to yourself.
Amish Friendly Launch
This is one of the few launches with hitching posts installed, so don't be surprised to see horse-drawn rigs in the lot. Plan your parking and maneuvering accordingly — it's a shared space and things can get a little tight near the posts.
No Wake Lake
Wiggins has no-wake restrictions, so leave the speed boat at home. This is kayak and small fishing boat territory. The lake has some great little culverts and backwater areas worth exploring if you paddle past the main basin.
Ramp Is Solid
Single lane but well maintained with a decent dock. The grade is gentle and the depth at the end of the ramp is forgiving — you won't be grinding your trailer on the bottom. Easy in, easy out for boats up to about 18 feet.
Porta Potty Warning
There's a porta potty on site, but by midsummer it gets rough. Breathe through your mouth and do what you gotta do. The shaded picnic area nearby is nice, though — just set up upwind.
Sources: DNR GIS data, Google Reviews, Google Street View
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