Chain Lakes Boat Launch

Chain Lakes Boat Launch is a public boat ramp on Chain Lakes near Goodar, Michigan, run by the Michigan DNR Parks and Recreation.

**Chain Lakes, the water this launch is on.** Aerial view of Chain Lakes, September 2022 Photo: USDA Farm Service Agency, NAIP · Public domain · via USGS The National Map

Zebra mussels

Zebra mussels (latest report 2014) reported in this water (USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database). Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before you leave, and do not move water, plants or live bait to another water.

USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database · checked October 20, 2026

Status not reported No closure has been posted for this launch, but its agency does not publish open or closed status. Check with the managing agency before you tow.

At the launch

Type: Boat ramp
Restrooms: No
Managed by: Michigan DNR Parks and Recreation
Coordinates: 44.48334, -83.85085

Directions (Google) Apple Maps

Depth contours in feet from Michigan DNR. Not for navigation.

Conditions

Weather forecast for this launch · National Weather Service

On Chain Lakes

Lake in Michigan. All launches on Chain Lakes.

Nearby launches

Thompsons Carry-in Access · 2.9 mi · Au Sable River
Long Lake Boat Launch · 4.4 mi · Long Lake
Au Sable Lake Boat Launch · 5.2 mi · Au Sable Lake
Bobcat Creek Carry-in Access · 5.2 mi · Au Sable River
Alcona County Park 2 (south) · 5.9 mi · Alcona Dam Pond
Alcona County Park #3 (east) · 6.6 mi · Alcona Dam Pond

Sources

Michigan DNR Boat Launches (DNR inventory layer) record A-35-002 · Public record of the State of Michigan; no restrictions on use stated

Why it is listed as public: listed by Michigan DNR Boat Launches (DNR inventory layer). Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.