Blue Marsh North Boat Launch

Plenty of parking. I didn’t have any problems getting my stand up paddle board in the water. No alcohol allowed here. Blue Marsh lake in general is such a beautiful spot with plenty to enjoy. It’s my favorite spot around to go out on the water. It’s relatively quiet and you can’t hear the road on some of the smaller off shoots. Listening to the birds is very relaxing. This is my little getaway. Plum creek creamery is just a couple miles away too and the perfect treat for before or after.

Other reviews focus on the boating, which does look great. There is a pleasant trail that follows the shoreline through hardwood stands of black walnut, oak and maple. Easy grade with enough windbreaks to block road noise quickly, and despite warnings of hunters off trail, saw none. Exactly what I was looking for!

It was clean. Ramps were nice. At the North boat ramp, you enter into a no wake zone which continues for the majority of the lake. Many boaters either don't care or don't know that it is a no wake zone and fly through the water. They hog the ramps, too. Load and unload your stuff from the boat in the staging area not the docks. Don't stop and have a conversation for 15 minutes while your boat is in the water at the dock and others are waiting for you to move. Porta potties were horrible.

Great place for launching a kayak or canoe. Tons of parking and easy water access. Despite there being an actual boat launch this whole area of the lake is a no-wake zone and far too shallow for fast boats so it's mostly fishing boats or people putting boats in to taxi to the main lake because the two main ramps are full. So it's great for paddling.

Fun place to relax and to go kayaking, grilling, swimming etc. I definitely recommend it if you want to have a great time whether it be with family or friends! Make sure you get to take advantage before summer and the hot weather ends! Absolutely beautiful!