Brandenburg Park

Brandenburg Park in New Baltimore offers convenient access to Lake St. Clair with three boat ramps suitable for kayaks, canoes, and motorboats. The facility features adequate parking with a newer overflow lot, though it can fill quickly during peak morning hours. Note that this is not a DNR-operated ramp, so you'll need to purchase a daily or annual park pass at the entrance ($5 daily; $22 annual for residents, $30 for non-residents).

When launching, be prepared for a bit of a walk back from your vehicle to the water, as the ramps are situated some distance from the parking area. The multiple ramps help distribute traffic during busy times. Lake St. Clair is a large, relatively shallow water body popular for recreational paddling and boating, making Brandenburg Park a practical jumping-off point for exploring this accessible waterway in southeast Michigan.