The City of Muskegon has four launch ramps.
Cottage Grove/Jaycee’s Charter Launch
Each of the four City of Muskegon launch ramps require permits for use. Seasonal permits are available for purchase at a number of places around the City listed below, and seasonal permits/daily passes are available at each ramp kiosk. All permits must be properly paid and displayed to be valid. Seasonal permits purchased at the ramp kiosk will be registered directly to the vehicles license plate, and will not have a sticker to be displayed.
Launching without a valid permit is a civil infraction.
City of Muskegon Launch Ramps welcome boats up to thirty-feet using single or double axle trailers. Larger boats and trailers cannot be accommodated by these ramps.
Vessels over thirty-feet or triple axles may pay and launch at the Mart Dock, 560 Mart Street. Fee arrangements may be made with the Mart Dock office 231-855-1064.
Seasonal Launch Ramp Permits
Places to purchase:
- Hartshorn Marina, 920 W Western Ave
- Department of Public Works, 1350 E Keating Ave
- City Hall, 933 Terrace St
Pricing:
- Seasonal permit: $70
Resident price: $50
Senior price: $45
Senior Resident price: $30
*Discounts available at all locations
Procedure:
Seasonal Launch Ramp Permits are valid for one vehicle each.
Permit stickers must be fully adhered to the vehicle’s front windshield to be valid.
Daily Passes
Places to Procure:
A self-serve option, daily passes are available at each launch ramp and will be found on the large sign near the ramps.
Pricing:
- $10/day
*daily passes will expire at midnight, day of purchase
Procedure:
- Retrieve LAUNCH RAMP PERMIT from the sign
- Complete both sections of the form
- Tear off completed permit portion
- Place $10.00 in cash, check or money order in the envelope portion
- Seal and deposit envelope in purple collection pipe
- Place permit on dashboard of user vehicle
