Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:01 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 — August 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Hermance Park and Bristol Access Site
| Location | Bristol, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Little Elkhart River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.722682, -85.812735 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | 20 |
Hermance Park and Bristol Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Little Elkhart River in Bristol, Indiana at coordinates 41.72268, -85.81274. Data published by Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IN DNR).
Hermance Park and Bristol Access Site is a public boat launch on Little Elkhart River in Bristol, 20 County, Indiana. 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 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 Hermance Park and Bristol Access Site
Is Hermance Park and Bristol Access Site free to use?
Yes, Hermance Park and Bristol Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Bristol, Indiana.
What water does Hermance Park and Bristol Access Site access?
Hermance Park and Bristol Access Site provides boat launch access to Little Elkhart River in Bristol, Indiana.
How do I get to Hermance Park and Bristol Access Site?
Hermance Park and Bristol Access Site is located at coordinates 41.722682, -85.812735 in Bristol, Indiana. 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 Hermance Park and Bristol Access Site includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.7 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.