Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:14 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 21
local timeFirst Quarter (40% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Rifle Lake Boat Launch
| Location | Hill Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Rifle Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.412867, -83.975919 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Ogemaw County |
Rifle Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Rifle Lake in Hill Township, Michigan at coordinates 44.41287, -83.97592. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Rifle Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Rifle Lake in Hill Township, Ogemaw 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, docks / piers: 1, restrooms: 1 toilet. 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 Hill Township • public launch in Ogemaw County • fishing access on Rifle Lake • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 5 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rifle Lake Boat Launch
Is Rifle Lake Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Rifle Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Hill Township, Michigan.
What water does Rifle Lake Boat Launch access?
Rifle Lake Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Rifle Lake in Hill Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Rifle Lake Boat Launch?
Rifle Lake Boat Launch is located at coordinates 44.412867, -83.975919 in Hill 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 Rifle Lake Boat Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.