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 Parking4 spots · gravel
FeeMI Recreation Passport (annual, on vehicle registration)
HoursOpen at all times
RestroomsVault toilet (1)
PierYes
AccessibilityAccessible pier, restroom
Not Available Fish cleaning · Fishing pier
Scout's Notes
Ramp Quirks & Etiquette
Four Spots, That's It
With only four trailer spots, this lot fills fast on summer weekends. If you're not here by 8 AM on a Saturday, you're probably out of luck — there's no overflow area and nowhere to park on the road without blocking access.
Small Boats Only
This is a one-lane ramp on a smaller lake. Perfect for 16-footers, jon boats, kayaks, and PWC, but don't bother dragging anything big out here. The dock is handy for loading and unloading solo.
Solid Panfish Lake
Upper Jeptha is a crappie and bluegill factory. Some decent largemouth too if you work the edges. Shore fishing is basically a non-starter though — you really need a boat or kayak to access anything worthwhile.
Kayak-Friendly Loop
If you're paddling, you can do a full loop of the lake in a couple miles. It's a relaxed paddle with no real current to fight, and it's quiet enough that you won't be dodging ski boats.
Sources: DNR GIS data, Google Reviews, Google Street View
About This Lake
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