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Cheboygan River Lock 2025 schedule
The Cheboygan Lock, managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and located in the city of Cheboygan, provides seasonal access to Michigan's Inland Waterway for recreational and commercial watercraft up to 16 feet wide and 75 feet long. The lock holds 117,000 gallons of water and lowers and raises the Cheboygan River up to 16 feet.
The lock is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 23 to Oct. 20, 2025. As the season winds down, hours vary.
For more information, contact the DNR Parks & Recreation Division Cheboygan Field Office at 231-627-9011.
Fees (cash only)
- Recreational daily $6
- Commercial daily $12
- Seasonal pass $45
- Commercial pass $90
| Dates | Times |
|---|---|
| May 23-26 (Memorial Day Weekend) | 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| May 27 to Sept. 1 | 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 2-21 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Sept. 22 to Oct. 11 | Monday through Friday 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 12 | Closed |
| Oct. 13-20 | Call the Cheboygan Field Office for hours |
| Oct. 21 | Closed for the season |