One of Macomb County’s greatest assets are the 32 miles of shoreline that run along beautiful Lake St. Clair. Sprinkled along the county’s waterfront communities, you’ll find a variety of harbors, marinas and boat launches perfectly stationed to provide access to the lake. We’ve created a list highlighting those many access points and organized it by region so you can find the ones nearest you:
South
Nine Mile Boat Launch
23001 E. 9 Mile Rd. | St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
Daily cost is $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents. Annual cost is $65 for residents and $100 annual pass for non-residents. Call 586-445-5350 to purchase a pass.
Blossom Health Municipal Marina
24800 Jefferson Ave. | St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
Annual passes range from $720-1,845 for residents and $820-1,390 for non-residents. Transient wells are also available for $20 a day. To purchase a pass, call 586-445-5350.
Lac Sainte Claire Municipal Marina
27600 Jefferson Ave. | St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
Annual passes range from $950-1,290 for residents and $1,050-1,945 390 for non-residents. Transient wells are also available for $20 a day. To purchase a pass, call 586-445-5350.
Central
Lake St. Clair Metropark
31300 Metro Pkwy. |Harrison Twp, MI 48045
Pass rates are as follows: daily - $10; annual - $35; senior (62+) - $24. Rates are charged per vehicle with a watercraft at the metropark entrance.
Michigan DNR – Harley Ensign Boat Launch
32995 S River Rd. | Harrison Twp., MI 48045
A valid Michigan Recreation Passport is required to access this boat launch. Cost is $12 when purchased with your license plate registration renewal through the Secretary of State or $17 when purchased on-site.
North
Brandenburg Park Boat Launch
50050 Jefferson Ave. | Chesterfield, MI 48047
Pass rates are as follows: daily - $5; annual for residents - $22; annual for senior residents (62+) - $11; annual for non-residents - $30; annual for senior non-residents (62+) - $22. Rates are charged per vehicle with a watercraft at the park entrance.
Michigan DNR - Selfridge Boat Launch
44200 N. Jefferson Ave. | Selfridge ANGB, MI 48045
A valid Michigan Recreation Passport is required to access this boat launch. Cost is $12 when purchased with your license plate registration renewal through the Secretary of State or $17 when purchased on-site.
To learn more about these locations and the many other community amenities available in your area, be sure to check out our interactive map. Happy Boating!
Amy Lafnear is a communications specialist for Macomb County Planning and Economic Development.