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, lanes
DockMarina docks — seasonal and transient slips available
Trailer Parking spots
Plan B — if this lot is full South Higgins Lake State Park (3 mi east, 8 lanes, 210 spots)
Higgins Lake West (2 mi north, 6 lanes, 137 spots)
Higgins Lake West (2 mi north, 6 lanes, 137 spots)
Fee$25 daily ramp fee · $100 annual ramp permit · Tractor launch $25 each way · Transient dock $60/night
Hours9 AM – 5 PM daily (weather permitting)
SeasonOpens May 16 – Fall (closed for winter)
RestroomsModern restroom (1)
PierYes
AIS StationDecontamination tools on-site
StaffedYes
Not Available Fish cleaning · Fishing pier
Scout's Notes
Ramp Quirks & Etiquette
Full-Service Marina
This isn't just a ramp — it's a staffed marina on the southwest shore with docking, fuel dock, seasonal and transient slips, and on-water gas. Staff are on-site daily during the season and consistently praised in reviews for being helpful. Golf cart shuttle from parking to the dock.
Fees
$25 daily ramp fee or $100 annual permit. Tractor launch available for $25 each way if you need help getting your boat in or out. Transient dockside space is $60/night (checkout by 11 AM, $25 cancellation fee). Recreational fuel available at the dock. Free parking on site. Fee has increased significantly — was $10 as recently as 2019.
The Ramp
Angled backup required to launch — at least one reviewer notes you need to know how to back up on an angle. Staff will help if you're struggling.
Park Amenities
Adjacent park has a playground, picnic tables, and grills. No beach — this is a marina, not a swim spot. Clean restrooms on site.
Sources: gerrishtownshipmarina.com, Google Reviews (2016–2025), Higgins Lake Foundation
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