Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Heat Advisory in effect.
- Advisory
- Heat Advisory
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:18 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 15
local timeNew Moon (1% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Lawrence
| Location | Lawrence Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Paw Paw River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.223620, -86.051663 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Van Buren County |
Lawrence is a public boat launch providing access to Paw Paw River in Lawrence Township, Michigan at coordinates 42.22362, -86.05166. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Lawrence is a public boat launch on Paw Paw River in Lawrence Township, Van Buren 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 managed by: Municipal. 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 Lawrence Township • public launch in Van Buren County • fishing access on Paw Paw River • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Managed By | Municipal |
|---|
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lawrence
Is Lawrence free to use?
Yes, Lawrence is a public boat launch with free access in Lawrence Township, Michigan.
What water does Lawrence access?
Lawrence provides boat launch access to Paw Paw River in Lawrence Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Lawrence?
Lawrence is located at coordinates 42.223620, -86.051663 in Lawrence 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 5.4 mi of Lawrence, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.