Craft & Seasonality
✓
Motorboat ✓
Kayak / Canoe ✓
Jet Ski / PWC ✗
Large Boat ✗
Winter Access Site Details
Conditions change rapidly due to water levels, prop wash, and weather. Always visually inspect before backing down.
RampUnimproved, 1 lane
Dock1 boating pier · ADA
Trailer Parking10 spots · gravel
FeeMI Recreation Passport (annual, on vehicle registration)
HoursOpen at all times
RestroomsVault toilet (1)
PierYes
AccessibilityAccessible pier
Not Available Fish cleaning · Fishing pier
Scout's Notes
Ramp Quirks & Etiquette
Weekend Crowds
For a 180-acre lake, this place gets surprisingly busy on weekends. Speedboats typically don't show up until 10–10:30 AM, so early mornings are your best bet for a quiet launch and calm water.
Parking Fills Fast
Only 10 trailer spots, and on a sunny Saturday they go quick. There's good shade cover in the lot, which is nice, but it also means people linger. If you're trailering anything bigger than a 16-footer, get there early or plan for a weekday.
Swimmers at the Ramp
Expect kids and swimmers hanging out right at the ramp area, especially on hot summer days. You'll need to be patient backing in — nobody's moving out of the way for you.
Hitching Posts, Seriously
This is Amish country, and the DNR actually installed hitching posts at the launch. Don't be surprised to share the lot with horse-drawn buggies. It's a unique vibe — just be mindful of the horses when firing up your outboard.
Better for Paddlers
Single-lane concrete ramp with a dock works fine for small boats and kayaks. The lake is clear and pleasant but don't come expecting a bass fishing bonanza — it's more of a scenic paddle lake with modest fishing. Max depth is only 28 feet, and the better fishing spots take some patience to find.
Sources: DNR GIS data, Google Reviews, Google Street View
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