Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:18 PM — under 2h
- Water level
- 3.59 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 Boardman River
Updated 26 min agoSource: USGS station 04126970 — BOARDMAN R ABOVE BROWN BRIDGE ROAD NR MAYFIELD, MI · 6 mi from Boardman River
Launch Light & Moon — July 22
local timeFirst Quarter (59% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Forks
| Location | Union Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Boardman River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.673167, -85.401225 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Grand Traverse County |
Forks is a public boat launch providing access to Boardman River in Union Township, Michigan at coordinates 44.67317, -85.40122. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Forks is a public boat launch on Boardman River in Union Township, Grand Traverse 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 type: Carry-In, restrooms: 1 toilet, trailer parking: 7 spaces. 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.
Related: boat ramp near Union Township • public launch in Grand Traverse County • fishing access on Boardman River • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Type | Carry-In |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 7 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-FRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
Explore more boat launches across Michigan
Buying or selling a boat?
Decode any boat's HIN free, or run a full $9.99 history report before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Forks
Is Forks free to use?
Yes, Forks is a public boat launch with free access in Union Township, Michigan.
What water does Forks access?
Forks provides boat launch access to Boardman River in Union Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Forks?
Forks is located at coordinates 44.673167, -85.401225 in Union Township, Michigan. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Get Directions
Navigate directly to this boat launch using your preferred mapping service:
Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 4.7 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.