Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:34 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 26
local timeFull Moon (97% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Homestead Dam
| Location | Benzonia Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Betsie River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.596310, -86.079135 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Benzie County |
Homestead Dam is a public boat launch providing access to Betsie River in Benzonia Township, Michigan at coordinates 44.59631, -86.07913. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Homestead Dam is a public boat launch on Betsie River in Benzonia 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. Facility details on record include launch type: Carry-In, restrooms: 2 toilets, trailer parking: 25 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 Benzonia Township • public launch in Benzie County • fishing access on Betsie River • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Type | Carry-In |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | 2 toilets |
| Trailer Parking | 25 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Homestead Dam
Is Homestead Dam free to use?
Yes, Homestead Dam is a public boat launch with free access in Benzonia Township, Michigan.
What water does Homestead Dam access?
Homestead Dam provides boat launch access to Betsie River in Benzonia Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Homestead Dam?
Homestead Dam is located at coordinates 44.596310, -86.079135 in Benzonia 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 2.6 mi of Homestead Dam, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.