44.5963100, -86.0791349

Homestead Dam Boat Ramp

Fee not yet verified Reported open Public access

Homestead Dam Boat Ramp is a public access point in Benzie County, Michigan, providing access to Betsie River.

Good to know: Timber steps.

Sourced from Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites . Last checked against the source on July 8, 2026.

Boat ramps on Betsie River

We track 7 public boat ramps on Betsie River, including this one. If you're planning to spend your time on a different stretch of the water, one of the launch points below may put you closer to where you're actually headed than Homestead Dam Boat Ramp does — they're listed here in order of distance from this ramp.

Other boat ramps in Benzie County

Benzie County tracks 25 public boat ramps in total, spread across several different rivers, creeks and lakes — not just Betsie River. Each one below shows which waterbody it's on, so you can tell at a glance whether it actually connects to the same water as Homestead Dam Boat Ramp or leads somewhere completely different.

Quick facts

County
Benzie County, Michigan
Coordinates
44.5963100, -86.0791349
Waterbody
Betsie River
Access type
Public
Hours
Open at all times
Parking
25 trailer, 25 vehicle-only
Restroom
Vault Toilet
Contact
231-723-7422
Last verified
July 8, 2026
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