Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:13 PM)
- Water level
- 3.4 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Maple River
Updated 55 min agoSource: USGS station 04116500 — FLAT RIVER AT SMYRNA, MI · 9.1 mi from Maple River
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: Maple River State Game Area Unit A
| Location | Washington Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Maple River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 43.144818, -84.582677 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Gratiot County |
Maple River State Game Area Unit A is a public boat launch providing access to Maple River in Washington Township, Michigan at coordinates 43.14482, -84.58268. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Maple River State Game Area Unit A is a public boat launch on Maple River in Washington Township, Gratiot 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: 20 spaces, managed by: DNR-WLD. 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 Washington Township • public launch in Gratiot County • fishing access on Maple River • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| Trailer Parking | 20 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-WLD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maple River State Game Area Unit A
Is Maple River State Game Area Unit A free to use?
Yes, Maple River State Game Area Unit A is a public boat launch with free access in Washington Township, Michigan.
What water does Maple River State Game Area Unit A access?
Maple River State Game Area Unit A provides boat launch access to Maple River in Washington Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Maple River State Game Area Unit A?
Maple River State Game Area Unit A is located at coordinates 43.144818, -84.582677 in Washington 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 Maple River State Game Area Unit A includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.