McRae Drive Boat Launch

McRae Drive Boat Launch is a boat launch in northern Michigan, about 3 miles from the town of Cheboygan. It serves as a straightforward access point for getting a boat onto the water close to town, and its short distance from Cheboygan makes it easy to reach for a quick outing or as the start of a longer day. Typical averages from the nearby Cheboygan weather station, which sits at nearly the same elevation, point to summer as the prime season. Highs reach about 72°F in June and 77°F in July and August, with lows in the 50s. May and September are cooler, with highs near 62°F and 69°F. By October highs drop to about 56°F and rain falls on roughly 16 days of the month. Winter is cold, with January highs around 27°F and lows near 11°F. Precipitation is spread through the year, typically falling on 11 to 16 days each month, so plan for some wet days even in summer. Several other outdoor options sit within a short drive. The Yellow Trail and Blue Trail, both hikes, are about 5 miles away. Mullett Lake, a fishing destination, is roughly 7 miles off, and Twin Lakes State Forest Campground lies about 9 miles away for anyone wanting to stay overnight.