Hamlin Lake Boat Access

Area Status: Closed

Hamlin Lake access is located on the east end of Hamlin Lake, where the Sable River enters the lake. There are cattail and other marsh plants in the area. Federal access is limited to this far end of the lake, the remainder of the shoreline is privately owned. The west end is comprised of Ludington State park. Across from the boat launch is an eagle nest that may be seen before trees leaf out. Poison ivy is located along the shoreline.

At a Glance

Operational Hours: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted.
Area Amenities:
  • Parking
  • Boat ramp: Gravel
Fees: No Fee
Permit Info: Special Use Permit -
  • No special use permit is required for individuals or small groups (74 people or less).
  • Permits are required for commercial, event or large groups (75 people or more).
Visit the Passes and Permits section for more information on obtaining a special use permit.
Open Season: April 1 - November 30
Usage: Light
Restrictions: As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forests. Applicable Orders -
  • Motorized Vehicle Use of Roads, Trails and Off-road Areas; R904-14-02
  • Occupancy and Use - Developed Recreation Areas, Dispersed Areas, Being Publicly Nude, Marine Prohibitions, Parking and Sanitation; R904-14-03
Closest Towns: Manistee, Ludington
Water: None
Operated By: Cadillac Manistee Ranger District - (231) 577-8902
Information Center:

General Information

Directions:

From Manistee -

  • Travel south on US-31 for 7 miles.
  • Turn right and travel west on W. Forest Trail Rd. for 2.5 miles.
  • Turn left and travel south on Quarterline Rd. for 1.5 miles.
  • Turn right and travel west on Nuremberg Rd. for 2.5 miles.
  • The site is located on the left.

General Notes:

Location - Hamlin Lake, Nurnberg Road

Nearby Recreation Areas -

  • Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area
  • Lake Michigan Recreation Area

County - Mason


Activities

Lake and Pond Fishing

Boating - Motorized

Trailer Parking Yes
Size Restrictions 0 - 25 Feet
Type of Craft Dinghies, Electric Boats
Motor Type Electric - 5 horsepower or less
Fuel availability No
Marina/Mooring No

Boating - Non-Motorized

Trailer Parking Yes
Size Restrictions None
Type of Craft Canoe, Kayak
Marina/Mooring No

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities