Lake Michigamme and Van Riper State Park
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Lake Michigamme vs Van Riper State Park

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

These ramps are about 2.8 miles apart.

Lake Michigamme

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Van Riper State Park

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Type
Boating Access Site
Boating Access Site
Hours
0400_2300
0800_2200
Fees
Free
Free
Launch Lanes
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Water Type
Inland Lake
Inland Lake
Water Body
Lake Michigamme
Lake Michigamme
Trailer Parking
20 spaces
17 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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Which ramp should you choose?

Both Lake Michigamme and Van Riper State Park provide public access in Marquette 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.