Launch Ramps and Marina

Locations

There are 4 ramps on Muskegon Lake.  City ramps can accommodate boats up to 30’ using single or double axle trailers.

  •  Fisherman’s Landing – 501 E. Western Ave.
    • Featuring 4 launch ramps, 2 restrooms, a shower facility, playground, picnic shelter, fish cleaning station, and a campground, Fisherman’s Landing has everything you need.  Visit the Fisherman’s Landing website for more information.
  • Hartshorn Launch Ramp-1050 W Western Ave.
  • Grand Trunk Launch Ramp – 2090 Lakeshore Dr.
    • There are 2 ramps and picnic tables available at this 4.6 acre location.
  • Jaycees Launch Ramp (Cottage Grove) – 2912 Lakeshore Dr.
    • This is the closest ramp to Lake Michigan from Muskegon Lake.

Passes

Passes are required year-round. Passes are available at:

  • Department of Public Works, 1350 E Keating Ave
  • Treasurer’s Dept in City Hall, 933 Terrace St
  • Hartshorn Marina, 920 W Western Ave
  • Shoreline Service Bait & Tackle, 2080 Lakeshore Dr
  • West Marine, 2492 Henry St
  • Kiosks located near each launch ramp (seasonal)

All passes at the kiosks are $70 and discounts for residents or seniors cannot be provided.  Please affix the pass to the driver side of the front windshield.

Fees

Daily Pass-$10
Seasonal Permit-$70
Resident Permit-$50
Senior (60 and older) Permit-$45
Senior Resident Permit-$30

Marina

Hartshorn Marina has over 150 slips and 50 moorings available seasonally. Hartshorn Marina is privately contracted. Please visit https://www.hartshornmarina.com/ for more information.

  • Amy Behler

    Amy Behler

    Launch Ramp and Marina Supervisor

Address

City of Muskegon Department of Public Works

Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Phone

(231) 724-4100