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.
RampPaved, 2 lanes
Dock1 boating pier · ADA
Trailer Parking26 spots · asphalt
Vehicle-Only6 spots
FeeMI Recreation Passport or $12 daily launch fee
Hours4 AM – 11 PM
RestroomsVault toilet (1)
PierYes
AccessibilityAccessible piers, parking, pedestrian routes, restrooms.
Not Available Fish cleaning · Fishing pier
Scout's Notes
Ramp Quirks & Etiquette
Busy in Summer
The Michigan Water Trails data flags this launch as extremely busy in summer, especially weekends. Plenty of trailer parking (26 spots) and the launch itself is well-maintained, but plan accordingly. Alternatives exist on Elk Lake and at the Torch River launches.
Chain Access
From this launch you can access Elk Lake through the Skegemog Narrows to the west, or head east through the lake toward the Torch River entrance and into Torch Lake. Boatable access to the entire Lower Chain from here.
Submerged Hazards
The eastern end of Skegemog near the Torch River entrance is full of submerged stumps and logs — remnants of a flooded conifer swamp. Dangerous for kayakers especially when boat wakes cover the stump tops. Stay alert and watch your depth.
Ice Fishing Access
Popular winter launch — reviews confirm it's used for ice fishing with shanties on the lake. The lot appears to be accessible in winter. Formerly called Round Lake — older locals and maps may use that name.
Sources: Google Reviews (2017–2025), Michigan Water Trails, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, Wikipedia
About This Lake
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