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.
RampPaved, 1 lane
Trailer Parking6 spots · grass/soil
Vehicle-Only2 spots
FeeMI Recreation Passport (annual, on vehicle registration)
Hours4 AM – 11 PM
Not Available Fish cleaning · Fishing pier · Restrooms · Pier
Scout's Notes
Ramp Quirks & Etiquette
Swimmer Conflicts
This tiny launch doubles as a swimming hole for locals and campers from Clear Lake State Park. Don't be surprised if you have to ask people to move their cars and towels before you can back a trailer down. Weekends in July and August are the worst for this.
Very Small Water
Lake Fifteen is only about 4 acres with a max depth around 12 feet. This is small-boat-only territory — canoes, kayaks, or a little jon boat. Anything bigger and you'll feel like you're doing laps in a swimming pool.
Parking Fills Fast
Six trailer spots is all you get, and when a couple of those are taken by beachgoers' cars instead of trailers, you're effectively down to three or four. Get there early or have a plan B.
Single Lane Bottleneck
One lane with people treating the ramp area like a beach means launching can turn into a whole production. Mid-week mornings are your best bet for a clean, hassle-free launch.
Sources: DNR GIS data, Google Reviews
About This Lake
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