Access Site
MI
Garden Bay
City: Garden, MI
County: Delta County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.77234842, -86.57414943
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction, MI
13.4 mi away
Escanaba River near Wells, MI
25.4 mi away
Manistique River near Manistique, MI
26.7 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
About This Access Site
Located in Garden on the eastern shore of Big Bay de Noc in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the Garden Bay access site provides public boat ramp access to this scenic Lake Michigan bay. The site sits on the Garden Peninsula, which forms the eastern boundary of Big Bay de Noc—a large, open bay that's well-suited for kayaking, canoeing, and motorboating. This location offers convenient access to the bay's calm interior waters and is situated near notable destinations like Fayette State Park to the south.
The area is home to Ranguette's Fairport Marina, a established marine facility that welcomes transient boaters and offers launch services. Big Bay de Noc provides relatively protected paddling conditions compared to open Lake Michigan waters, making it accessible for paddlers of various skill levels. The bay's enclosed nature and proximity to the scenic Garden Peninsula make it an attractive destination for day trips and longer paddling adventures in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
The area is home to Ranguette's Fairport Marina, a established marine facility that welcomes transient boaters and offers launch services. Big Bay de Noc provides relatively protected paddling conditions compared to open Lake Michigan waters, making it accessible for paddlers of various skill levels. The bay's enclosed nature and proximity to the scenic Garden Peninsula make it an attractive destination for day trips and longer paddling adventures in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.