Lake Lancer Boat Launch

The concrete pad going into the water is barely 20 feet long and extremely shallow. Worse, the concrete ends with a noticeable drop-off — roughly a foot in spots — onto medium-size boulders underneath. If you're running anything bigger than a small bass boat, you're risking real damage to your trailer and hull.

The launch area charges $10/day or $45 for an annual pass, and they don't take cards or checks. Your state park permit won't cut it here — this is a township fee. Nearest cash back is the Dollar General about a mile up the road. They will tow you if you don't pay.

There's another access point on the opposite side of the lake that doesn't charge a fee. If you're just looking to fish Lake Lancer without the hassle, that's the move — same lake, no $10 sting.

Signage getting here is basically nonexistent. The approach road is a little weird and the turn-in isn't obvious. Pull it up on GPS before you go or you'll drive right past it.

This is one of the few launches in the state with hitching posts installed — the local Amish community uses it regularly. With only two trailer spots, a busy weekend plus a couple of horse rigs means you could be waiting or out of luck entirely.