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Whiting Park vs Young State Park

Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Charlevoix County, Michigan.

These ramps are about 1.4 miles apart.

Young State Park

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Type

Boating Access Site

Hours

Open at all times

0800_2200

Fees

Free

Launch Lanes

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Water Type

Inland Lake

Water Body

Lake Charlevoix

Trailer Parking

13 spaces

3 spaces

Restrooms

Yes

Accessible

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Which ramp should you choose?

Both Whiting Park and Young State Park provide public access in Charlevoix County. If you need more launch lanes or trailer parking, compare the numbers above directly — busier ramps benefit from multiple lanes to avoid a backup on weekends. If fees or accessibility are the deciding factor for your trip, check the fields above before you drive out, since ramp conditions can change seasonally.