El Dorado Boat Launch
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:21 PM)
- Water temp
- 72°F
- Water level
- 4.12 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 Platte River
Updated 24 min agoSource: USGS station 04071765 — OCONTO RIVER NEAR OCONTO, WI · 8.2 mi from Platte River
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (73% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: El Dorado Boat Launch
| Location | Lake Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Platte River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.8/5 (32 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 44.726583, -86.143192 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Benzie County |
| Phone | (231) 326-4700 |
El Dorado Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Platte River in Lake Township, Michigan at coordinates 44.72658, -86.14319. Rated 4.8/5 based on 32 Google reviews.
El Dorado Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Platte River in Lake Township, Benzie 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 El Dorado Boat Launch
Is El Dorado Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, El Dorado Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Lake Township, Michigan.
How is El Dorado Boat Launch rated?
El Dorado Boat Launch has a 4.8 out of 5 rating based on 32 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does El Dorado Boat Launch access?
El Dorado Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Platte River in Lake Township, Michigan.
How do I get to El Dorado Boat Launch?
El Dorado Boat Launch is located at coordinates 44.726583, -86.143192 in 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 1.5 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.