DNR Launch Ramp
Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:16 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 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (84% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: DNR Launch Ramp
| Location | Clearwater Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Torch River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.0/5 (25 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 44.842759, -85.320475 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Kalkaska County |
DNR Launch Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Torch River in Clearwater Township, Michigan at coordinates 44.84276, -85.32047. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR). Rated 4.0/5 based on 25 Google reviews.
DNR Launch Ramp is a public boat launch on Torch River in Clearwater 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 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 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Clearwater Township • public launch in Kalkaska County • fishing access on Torch River • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 2 |
|---|---|
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 44 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DNR Launch Ramp
Is DNR Launch Ramp free to use?
Yes, DNR Launch Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Clearwater Township, Michigan.
How is DNR Launch Ramp rated?
DNR Launch Ramp has a 4.0 out of 5 rating based on 25 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does DNR Launch Ramp access?
DNR Launch Ramp provides boat launch access to Torch River in Clearwater Township, Michigan.
How do I get to DNR Launch Ramp?
DNR Launch Ramp is located at coordinates 44.842759, -85.320475 in Clearwater 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
The area surrounding DNR Launch Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.