Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:30 PM)
- Water temp
- 65°F
- Water level
- 5.85 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 Saint Joseph River
Updated 36 min agoSource: USGS station 04101500 — ST. JOSEPH RIVER AT NILES, MI · 12.4 mi from Saint Joseph River
Launch Light & Moon — September 29
local timeWaning Gibbous (87% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: McNaughton Park
| Location | Elkhart, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Saint Joseph River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.679916, -85.996397 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | 20 |
McNaughton Park is a public boat launch providing access to Saint Joseph River in Elkhart, Indiana at coordinates 41.67992, -85.99640. Data published by Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IN DNR).
McNaughton Park is a public boat launch on Saint Joseph River in Elkhart, 20 County, Indiana. 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. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About McNaughton Park
Is McNaughton Park free to use?
Yes, McNaughton Park is a public boat launch with free access in Elkhart, Indiana.
What water does McNaughton Park access?
McNaughton Park provides boat launch access to Saint Joseph River in Elkhart, Indiana.
How do I get to McNaughton Park?
McNaughton Park is located at coordinates 41.679916, -85.996397 in Elkhart, Indiana. 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 1.1 mi of McNaughton Park, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.