Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:07 PM)
- Water temp
- 71°F
- Water level
- 3.04 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 Hardy Dam Pond
Updated 23 min agoSource: USGS station 04121944 — LITTLE MUSKEGON RIVER NEAR OAK GROVE, MI · 5 mi from Hardy Dam Pond
Launch Light & Moon — July 30
local timeFull Moon (97% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Hardy Dam Pond Boat Ramp
| Location | Big Prairie Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Hardy Dam Pond |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 43.495170, -85.630028 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Newaygo County |
Hardy Dam Pond Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Hardy Dam Pond in Big Prairie Township, Michigan at coordinates 43.49517, -85.63003. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Hardy Dam Pond Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Hardy Dam Pond in Big Prairie Township, Newaygo 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: 3, docks / piers: 2, restrooms: 1 toilet. 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 Big Prairie Township • public launch in Newaygo County • fishing access on Hardy Dam Pond • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 3 |
|---|---|
| Docks / Piers | 2 |
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 66 spaces |
| Managed By | County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hardy Dam Pond Boat Ramp
Is Hardy Dam Pond Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Hardy Dam Pond Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Big Prairie Township, Michigan.
What water does Hardy Dam Pond Boat Ramp access?
Hardy Dam Pond Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Hardy Dam Pond in Big Prairie Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Hardy Dam Pond Boat Ramp?
Hardy Dam Pond Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 43.495170, -85.630028 in Big Prairie 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 2.3 mi of Hardy Dam Pond Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.