DNR Public Boat Launch
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:02 PM)
- Water level
- 2.93 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Thornapple River
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 04117500 — THORNAPPLE RIVER NEAR HASTINGS, MI · 6.6 mi from Thornapple River
Launch Light & Moon — August 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: DNR Public Boat Launch
| Location | Rutland charter township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Thornapple River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.5/5 (20 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 42.662173, -85.355358 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Barry |
DNR Public Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Thornapple River in Rutland charter township, Michigan at coordinates 42.66217, -85.35536. Rated 4.5/5 based on 20 Google reviews.
DNR Public Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Thornapple River in Rutland charter 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. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DNR Public Boat Launch
Is DNR Public Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, DNR Public Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Rutland charter township, Michigan.
How is DNR Public Boat Launch rated?
DNR Public Boat Launch has a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on 20 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does DNR Public Boat Launch access?
DNR Public Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Thornapple River in Rutland charter township, Michigan.
How do I get to DNR Public Boat Launch?
DNR Public Boat Launch is located at coordinates 42.662173, -85.355358 in Rutland charter 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 Public Boat Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 5.2 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.