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Launch Conditions

Use caution

Launch with caution — Heat Advisory in effect.

Advisory
Heat Advisory
Daylight
Sunset 9:25 PM
Water level
114.68 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 Sturgeon River

Updated 1 hr ago
Gage Height
114.7ft

Source: USGS station 04057811GREENWOOD RESERVOIR NEAR GREENWOOD, MI · 6.8 mi from Sturgeon River

Launch Light & Moon — July 12

local time
First Light
5:25 AM
Sunrise
6:02 AM
Sunset
9:25 PM
Last Light
10:02 PM

Waning Crescent (4% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.

Location

Quick Facts: Meadows

Quick facts about Meadows
LocationEllis Township, Michigan
WaterbodySturgeon River
Access TypePublic - Free
Coordinates45.288887, -84.602783
HoursCheck on site
CountyCheboygan County

Meadows is a public boat launch providing access to Sturgeon River in Ellis Township, Michigan at coordinates 45.28889, -84.60278. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).

Meadows is a public boat launch on Sturgeon River in Ellis Township, Cheboygan 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 restrooms: 1 toilet, trailer parking: 4 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 Ellis Township • public launch in Cheboygan County • fishing access on Sturgeon River • Michigan boat launch

Facilities & Amenities

Facilities and amenities at Meadows
Restrooms1 toilet
Trailer Parking4 spaces
Managed ByDNR-PRD

Facility details from the managing agency's public records.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Meadows

Is Meadows free to use?

Yes, Meadows is a public boat launch with free access in Ellis Township, Michigan.

What water does Meadows access?

Meadows provides boat launch access to Sturgeon River in Ellis Township, Michigan.

How do I get to Meadows?

Meadows is located at coordinates 45.288887, -84.602783 in Ellis Township, Michigan. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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