Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:29 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 — June 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (83% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Horseshoe Lake DNR Boat Launch
| Location | Maple Forest Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Horseshoe Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.853521, -84.705059 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Crawford County |
Horseshoe Lake DNR Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Horseshoe Lake in Maple Forest Township, Michigan at coordinates 44.85352, -84.70506. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Horseshoe Lake DNR Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Horseshoe Lake in Maple Forest Township, Crawford 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: 1, trailer parking: 3 spaces, managed by: DNR-PRD. 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.
Related: boat ramp near Maple Forest Township • public launch in Crawford County • fishing access on Horseshoe Lake • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| Trailer Parking | 3 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Horseshoe Lake DNR Boat Launch
Is Horseshoe Lake DNR Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Horseshoe Lake DNR Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Maple Forest Township, Michigan.
What water does Horseshoe Lake DNR Boat Launch access?
Horseshoe Lake DNR Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Horseshoe Lake in Maple Forest Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Horseshoe Lake DNR Boat Launch?
Horseshoe Lake DNR Boat Launch is located at coordinates 44.853521, -84.705059 in Maple Forest 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
The area surrounding Horseshoe Lake DNR Boat Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.1 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.