Craft & Seasonality
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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 Parking6 spots · gravel
Vehicle-Only4 spots
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
Parking Fills Fast
Only 6 trailer spots, and on a summer Saturday you'll find them taken by mid-morning. There's no real overflow area, so if you're not early, you're out of luck. Weekday mornings are your best bet.
Small Lake Magic
Stevenson is one of those quiet Isabella County lakes that doesn't draw big crowds — mostly locals who know it. The water's clear enough to sight-fish right off the dock, which tells you something about the quality.
Easy Single Lane
The ramp is straightforward — one lane, nothing fancy, but the grade is manageable and you can get a small to mid-size boat in and out without drama. Don't try to bring anything much over 18 feet or you'll regret the tight turnaround.
Porta Potty On Site
There's a porta potty at the launch that's actually kept in decent shape. Not something you can count on at every rural Isabella County site, so worth noting.
Sources: DNR GIS data, Google Reviews, Google Street View
About This Lake
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