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
Trailer Parking5 spots · grass/soil
FeeMI Recreation Passport (annual, on vehicle registration)
HoursOpen at all times
RestroomsVault toilet (1)
Not Available Fish cleaning · Fishing pier · Pier
Scout's Notes
Ramp Quirks & Etiquette
Ramp Transition Zone
Concrete planks end at the waterline and it's gravel below. If the lake is down even a little, you're grinding your trailer over loose gravel and it can get soft. Take it slow backing in — smaller boats and lighter rigs do best here.
Tiny Parking Lot
Five trailer spots is all you get, and that fills fast on a summer Saturday morning. If you show up after 8 AM on a weekend, you might be out of luck. Midweek is a different story — you'll probably have the whole launch to yourself.
Small Lake, Small Crowd
This is a quiet little lake with an up-north feel, not a destination fishery. You're mostly sharing it with a handful of lakefront homeowners. Don't expect amenities — there's nothing here but the ramp and water, which is exactly the point.
Keep It Modest
One narrow lane and a small lake mean this isn't the place to bring a big rig. Think 16-footers and under, canoes, kayaks, and Jon boats. Anything much bigger and you'll be fighting the ramp and annoying the neighbors.
Sources: DNR GIS data, Google Reviews, Google Street View
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