Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:23 PM
- Water level
- 7.78 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 Grand River
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 04118105 — GRAND RIVER AT ADA, MI · 4 mi from Grand River
Launch Light & Moon — July 11
local timeWaning Crescent (11% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Bass River Recreation Area
| Location | Allendale Charter Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Grand River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 43.005516, -86.013573 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Ottawa County |
Bass River Recreation Area is a public boat launch providing access to Grand River in Allendale Charter Township, Michigan at coordinates 43.00552, -86.01357. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Bass River Recreation Area is a public boat launch on Grand River in Allendale Charter Township, Ottawa 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: 2, docks / piers: 1, trailer parking: 20 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 Allendale Charter Township • public launch in Ottawa County • fishing access on Grand River • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 2 |
|---|---|
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Trailer Parking | 20 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bass River Recreation Area
Is Bass River Recreation Area free to use?
Yes, Bass River Recreation Area is a public boat launch with free access in Allendale Charter Township, Michigan.
What water does Bass River Recreation Area access?
Bass River Recreation Area provides boat launch access to Grand River in Allendale Charter Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Bass River Recreation Area?
Bass River Recreation Area is located at coordinates 43.005516, -86.013573 in Allendale Charter 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 3.9 mi of Bass River Recreation Area, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.