Buchanan Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:05 PM — under 2h
- Water temp
- 76°F
- Water level
- 5.2 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 18 min agoSource: USGS station 04101500 — ST. JOSEPH RIVER AT NILES, MI · 12.4 mi from Saint Joseph River
Launch Light & Moon — July 31
local timeWaning Gibbous (93% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Buchanan Boat Ramp
| Location | Buchanan city, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Saint Joseph River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 3.9/5 (50 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 41.843006, -86.362184 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Berrien |
Buchanan Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Saint Joseph River in Buchanan city, Michigan at coordinates 41.84301, -86.36218. Rated 3.9/5 based on 50 Google reviews.
Buchanan Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Saint Joseph River in Buchanan city, Berrien 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. 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 Buchanan city • public launch in Berrien • fishing access on Saint Joseph River • Michigan boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buchanan Boat Ramp
Is Buchanan Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Buchanan Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Buchanan city, Michigan.
How is Buchanan Boat Ramp rated?
Buchanan Boat Ramp has a 3.9 out of 5 rating based on 50 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Buchanan Boat Ramp access?
Buchanan Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Saint Joseph River in Buchanan city, Michigan.
How do I get to Buchanan Boat Ramp?
Buchanan Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 41.843006, -86.362184 in Buchanan city, 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 5.6 mi of Buchanan Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.