Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Heat Advisory in effect.
- Advisory
- Heat Advisory
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:24 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 timeNew Moon (4% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Cranberry Lake
| Location | Bear Lake Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Cranberry Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.681629, -84.966513 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Kalkaska County |
Cranberry Lake is a public boat launch providing access to Cranberry Lake in Bear Lake Township, Michigan at coordinates 44.68163, -84.96651. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Cranberry Lake is a public boat launch on Cranberry Lake in Bear Lake Township, Kalkaska 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 trailer parking: 3 spaces, managed by: DNR-PRD. 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 Bear Lake Township • public launch in Kalkaska County • fishing access on Cranberry Lake • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Trailer Parking | 3 spaces |
|---|---|
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cranberry Lake
Is Cranberry Lake free to use?
Yes, Cranberry Lake is a public boat launch with free access in Bear Lake Township, Michigan.
What water does Cranberry Lake access?
Cranberry Lake provides boat launch access to Cranberry Lake in Bear Lake Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Cranberry Lake?
Cranberry Lake is located at coordinates 44.681629, -84.966513 in Bear Lake 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 4.5 mi of Cranberry Lake, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.