Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:15 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 — July 20
local timeFirst Quarter (32% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Klacking Creek
| Location | Churchill Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Rifle River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.321512, -84.067254 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Ogemaw County |
Klacking Creek is a public boat launch providing access to Rifle River in Churchill Township, Michigan at coordinates 44.32151, -84.06725. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Klacking Creek is a public boat launch on Rifle River in Churchill Township, Ogemaw 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 trailer parking: 6 spaces, managed by: DNR-PRD. 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 Churchill Township • public launch in Ogemaw County • fishing access on Rifle River • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Trailer Parking | 6 spaces |
|---|---|
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Klacking Creek
Is Klacking Creek free to use?
Yes, Klacking Creek is a public boat launch with free access in Churchill Township, Michigan.
What water does Klacking Creek access?
Klacking Creek provides boat launch access to Rifle River in Churchill Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Klacking Creek?
Klacking Creek is located at coordinates 44.321512, -84.067254 in Churchill 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 3.7 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.