Tawas Bay Area Boating

Boat Launches

AuSable River Mouth
East Tawas
Floyd Lake
Foote Pond
Londo Lake
Long Lake
Round Lake
Sand Lake
Tawas Lake
Tawas River
Van Ettan Lake
Whirlpool - AuSable River

East Tawas State Dock

Visitors to the Tawases will find a safe — and breathtakingly beautiful — harbor at the East Tawas State Dock.

The 140-slip marina (60 seasonal and 80 transient slips) is located on Tawas Bay. The first-class marina draws boaters from across the state. Amenities include a boat launch, new toilet / shower building, dock office, playground / park, water, electricity, garbage pick-up and recycling. There's also a swimming beach just south of the dock. But the East Tawas State Dock is more than just a marina — it has become a gathering point for local festivals and events

The East Tawas State Dock's convenient and scenic location (at the foot of the Newman Street Shopping District in East Tawas) is a natural draw for visitors. “There's 500 feet of dock for visitors to walk along, grab an ice cream and then enjoy the scenery on one of several benches,” said Chuck Allen, park and recreation supervisor for the Tawas Point State Park