Chain O' Lakes Boat Ramp
Chain O' Lakes Boat Ramp
Chain O' Lakes State Park offers free boat launching access to Lake Marie and the broader Chain O' Lakes system, with convenient facilities and a channel route to Grass Lake. The ramp is available during park hours (6 a. m. to 9 p. m. April-October, 8 a. m.
to sunset November-March), though a Fox Waterway user fee sticker is required for all watercraft on the Chain. Additional amenities include camping, picnic areas, and a concession stand with boat rentals, bait, and tackle available seasonally.
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Lake Michigan
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