Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:20 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — June 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (77% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Elkhart River Boat Ramp
| Location | Benton, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Elkhart River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.507204, -85.760121 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Elkhart County |
Elkhart River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Elkhart River in Benton, Indiana at coordinates 41.50720, -85.76012. Data published by Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IN DNR).
Elkhart River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Elkhart River in Benton, Elkhart County, Indiana. 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. This page shows 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elkhart River Boat Ramp
Is Elkhart River Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Elkhart River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Benton, Indiana.
What water does Elkhart River Boat Ramp access?
Elkhart River Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Elkhart River in Benton, Indiana.
How do I get to Elkhart River Boat Ramp?
Elkhart River Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 41.507204, -85.760121 in Benton, Indiana. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Elkhart River Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 6.3 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.