Bowers Harbor Boat Launch
Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:27 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 (5% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Bowers Harbor Boat Launch
| Location | Peninsula Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Michigan |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.8/5 (51 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 44.894760, -85.524693 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Grand Traverse County |
Bowers Harbor Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Michigan in Peninsula Township, Michigan at coordinates 44.89476, -85.52469. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR). Rated 4.8/5 based on 51 Google reviews.
Bowers Harbor Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Lake Michigan in Peninsula Township, Grand Traverse 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: 2 toilets. 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.
Related: boat ramp near Peninsula Township • public launch in Grand Traverse County • fishing access on Lake Michigan • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 2 |
|---|---|
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Restrooms | 2 toilets |
| Trailer Parking | 39 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bowers Harbor Boat Launch
Is Bowers Harbor Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Bowers Harbor Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Peninsula Township, Michigan.
How is Bowers Harbor Boat Launch rated?
Bowers Harbor Boat Launch has a 4.8 out of 5 rating based on 51 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Bowers Harbor Boat Launch access?
Bowers Harbor Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Lake Michigan in Peninsula Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Bowers Harbor Boat Launch?
Bowers Harbor Boat Launch is located at coordinates 44.894760, -85.524693 in Peninsula 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 5.3 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.