Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Heat Advisory in effect.
- Advisory
- Heat Advisory
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:44 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 — July 12
local timeWaning Crescent (7% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Big Bay Harbor of Refuge
| Location | Powell Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Superior |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 46.826340, -87.727684 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Marquette County |
Big Bay Harbor of Refuge is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Superior in Powell Township, Michigan at coordinates 46.82634, -87.72768. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Big Bay Harbor of Refuge is a public boat launch on Lake Superior in Powell Township, Marquette 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, restrooms: 1 toilet. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 4 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Powell Township • public launch in Marquette County • fishing access on Lake Superior • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 2 |
|---|---|
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Managed By | County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Bay Harbor of Refuge
Is Big Bay Harbor of Refuge free to use?
Yes, Big Bay Harbor of Refuge is a public boat launch with free access in Powell Township, Michigan.
What water does Big Bay Harbor of Refuge access?
Big Bay Harbor of Refuge provides boat launch access to Lake Superior in Powell Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Big Bay Harbor of Refuge?
Big Bay Harbor of Refuge is located at coordinates 46.826340, -87.727684 in Powell 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
4 additional boat launches are located within 15.3 mi of Big Bay Harbor of Refuge, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.