Harbour

Macatawa Lake Public Access

Holland, United StatesGreat Lakes
Type
Harbour

Public boat ramp on Lake Macatawa at Holland, Michigan, on Ottawa Beach Road between Anchorage Marina and Yacht Basin Marina.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Six launch lanes and four docks giving access to Lake Macatawa, which connects to Lake Michigan through the Holland Harbor channel. The ramp and docks can sit awash when Lake Michigan levels run high. A Michigan Recreation Passport is required.

Practical

Trailer parking on the ramp side is limited, with overflow parking across Ottawa Beach Road. Early weekday mornings are quiet; weekend middays bring queues. Centre docks carry more depth for craft over 22ft.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
42.79054, -86.18617 (42°47.43'N 86°11.17'W)
Town
Holland
Country
United States
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Macatawa Lake Public Access lies at 42°47.43'N 86°11.17'W, that is 42.79054, -86.18617 in decimal degrees.

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