Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:22 PM — under 2h
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 27
local timeWaxing Gibbous (95% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Bristol Lake Boat Launch
| Location | Johnstown Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Bristol Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.488986, -85.248418 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Barry County |
Bristol Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Bristol Lake in Johnstown Township, Michigan at coordinates 42.48899, -85.24842. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Bristol Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Bristol Lake in Johnstown Township, Barry 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: 2 toilets, trailer parking: 8 spaces. 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 Johnstown Township • public launch in Barry County • fishing access on Bristol Lake • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | 2 toilets |
| Trailer Parking | 8 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bristol Lake Boat Launch
Is Bristol Lake Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Bristol Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Johnstown Township, Michigan.
What water does Bristol Lake Boat Launch access?
Bristol Lake Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Bristol Lake in Johnstown Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Bristol Lake Boat Launch?
Bristol Lake Boat Launch is located at coordinates 42.488986, -85.248418 in Johnstown 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 9.3 mi of Bristol Lake Boat Launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.