Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:12 PM)
- Water level
- 578.79 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Saint Clair River
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 04159130 — ST. CLAIR RIVER AT PORT HURON, MI · 24.1 mi from Saint Clair River
Launch Light & Moon — June 27
local timeWaxing Gibbous (96% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Ames Road Boat Launch
| Location | Clay Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Saint Clair River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.597782, -82.600302 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Saint Clair County |
Ames Road Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Saint Clair River in Clay Township, Michigan at coordinates 42.59778, -82.60030. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Ames Road Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Saint Clair River in Clay Township, Saint Clair County, Michigan. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include launch lanes: 1, restrooms: 1 toilet, trailer parking: 35 spaces. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Clay Township • public launch in Saint Clair County • fishing access on Saint Clair River • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 35 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ames Road Boat Launch
Is Ames Road Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Ames Road Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Clay Township, Michigan.
What water does Ames Road Boat Launch access?
Ames Road Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Saint Clair River in Clay Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Ames Road Boat Launch?
Ames Road Boat Launch is located at coordinates 42.597782, -82.600302 in Clay Township, Michigan. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 3.4 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.